Dual Diagnosis Clinician

1 week ago

Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time
SW2, RPN3, P2, OT- Permanent Part time

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.

We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service is looking for the right person to join the service as a Dual Diagnosis Clinician working directly with people and their families/carers experiencing co-occurring mental health and alcohol and drug problems.

In these roles, you will work closely with clinical mental health community and rehabilitation services and consumers and carers within these services providing dual diagnosis assessment and intervention.

You will play an integral role in supporting the implementation of effective and integrated services to people with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, which includes the development of collaborative working relationships with alcohol and drug services in the eastern region.

The successful applicants will have experience in clinical service delivery in mental health and /or alcohol and drug settings and in the provision of recovery focused ways of work.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Current relevant registration with AHPRA
  • Specialist knowledge of the issues and complications arising with the assessment and management of consumers experiencing cooccurring mental health and substance use problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide a range of services at a high standard, including specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions, to people with a serious mental illness and a serious substance use disorder within a demanding work environment.
  • A sound knowledge of the principles and practices of service delivery in mental health settings and drug and alcohol treatment settings.
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.

An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps

Please note:


Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Eastern Health Values:
Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

Selection Criteria

Essential:
Specialist knowledge of the issues and complications arising with the assessment and management of consumers experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use problems

Contact Person
Peter Fairbanks

Contact Number

Alternate Contact Person
Caryn Tocker

Alternate Contact Number

Closing Date
27/04/2023

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