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Youth Dual Diagnosis Clinician

2 months ago

Armstrong Creek, Queensland, Australia Stride Full time
About Stride

We are a leading mental health service provider, specializing in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Our Service

headspace Centres offer a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or work and study support. Our team of experts provides a comprehensive range of services, including AOD counselling, education, and support.

Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to provide AOD counselling, education, and support to young people presenting with substance use and mental health concerns. This may involve brief interventions, counselling, initiating and managing planned treatment options, consultation and referral to other agencies, or crisis management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage, assess, and provide counselling, education, and support to young people and their families and carers.
  • Make supported referrals to required services, including General Practitioners, generalist welfare, and AOD treatment services, to meet young people's holistic needs.
  • Effectively engage with young people to assist in reducing the impacts of harmful substance use.
  • Encourage healthy alternate choices and develop coping strategies to respond to emotional needs and life events.
  • Work in alignment with best practice guidelines and Youth AOD frameworks that recognize everyone's unique context, including environment, relationships, culture, values, and beliefs.
Requirements
  • Must have one of the following: General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker with AASW registration.
  • Understanding of the concept of Harm Minimisation and Recovery Oriented Practice.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing youth-focused AOD counselling, support, and outreach.
  • Completion or willingness to complete the core AOD modules.
  • Knowledge and experience of frameworks for working with young people with substance use issues.
  • Education, training, and experience in mental health and adolescent and youth development.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, liaise, and network with a range of services and health agencies.
  • Demonstrated experience in working in mental health and/or in-depth understanding of mental health issues, including best treatment options, support services, and co-morbidities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work holistically with consumers with mental health issues, including people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) or First Nations communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain linkages and networks with a range of government, community, and corporate stakeholders to facilitate clear referral pathways.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience in providing educational sessions to groups, including consumers and families, external providers, and community.
  • Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC.
  • Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance.
What We Offer
  • Paying on HPSS award plus Super.
  • Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax-free).
  • Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650.
  • Leave loading at 17.5%.
  • Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food, and fitness).
  • One paid wellbeing leave day per year.
  • Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12-month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time).
  • Paid parental leave support.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Excellent training and career development.
How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form and attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.