Staff Specialist Aods

7 months ago


West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
About you
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge, expertise and skill in the assessment and clinical management of people with mental illness in a specialised mental health service setting.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills including the ability to provide high level clinical leadership advice and direction within a multidisciplinary team and to relevant stakeholders. Skills should include the ability to effectively problem solve and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated commitment to leading mental health recovery model of care, evidence based practice and continuous quality improvement to enhance service delivery outcomes.
- Demonstrated expert level of national and state mental health directions and legislation relevant to the provision of specialist mental health services.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of effective training of junior medical staff.
- High level clinical expertise and comprehensive contemporary knowledge of the provision of consumer care in alcohol and other drugs service.
- Ability to manage the delivery of consumer care in area of specialisation and manage complex clinical situations.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues, consumers and their carers.
- Ability to facilitate a learning environment by sharing knowledge and expertise, participating in teaching and research activities. An ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Evidence of the implementation of quality improvement and risk management initiatives to improve compliance, consumer safety and practice.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiary or equivlant prostgraduate specialist qualification. An advanced certificate in Addictions would be preferable.
- Holds the Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM) or is in the process of completing the FAChAM or holds the advanced certificate in Addiction Psychiatry from the RANZCP or the equivalent or training towards the advanced certificate in Addiction Psychiatry from the RANZCP.

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.


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