Clinical Nurse Consultant for Substance Use Services

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAddiction Full time $53,881 - $107,962
Job Title

The Senior AOD Clinician plays a crucial role in the Emergency Department, working closely with a Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide timely intervention to consumers.

The clinician is responsible for mental health assessment, drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial assessment, review of current treatment and investigations as determined by assessment, planning of care after discharge from ED and assertive community follow up if required.

About the Role

The Team will work collaboratively with consultants to guide and lead the MDT in making high-level clinical decisions that lead to quality outcomes for consumers.

  • In collaboration with the MH & AOD Hub team & Emergency department, assess and highlight the risks and considerations around the client's substance use and the impact, interactions and implications for management of the client presenting to the ED Hub service.
  • Staff assess the substance use issues, risks and management needs of the client presenting to the ED MH & AOD Hub service.
  • Identify and highlight the interactions, risks and considerations around the client's substance use and the impact, interactions and implications for management of their MH issues (Dual Diagnosis focus).
  • Provide support and advice around the management of the physical and emotional well-being of the patient in relation to their substance use presentation – around the acute intoxication and withdrawal management issues as well as discharge planning and access to community AOD support.
Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the MH & AOD Hub team and Emergency department to assess and highlight the risks and considerations around the client's substance use.
  • Assess the substance use issues, risks and management needs of clients presenting to the ED MH & AOD Hub service.
  • Identify and highlight the interactions, risks and considerations around the client's substance use and the impact on their MH issues (Dual Diagnosis focus).
  • Provide support and advice on managing the physical and emotional well-being of patients related to their substance use presentation.
Requirements
  • Certificate/Diploma or Degree in Nursing meeting the registration requirements of the Nurses Board of Victoria in Division 1 or 3.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience, preferably in the AOD or related sector.
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) eligible for membership of the A.A.S.W. A minimum of 5 years experience.
  • Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy eligible for membership of OT Australia. A minimum of 5 years experience (or equivalent qualification and experience in a related discipline).
  • Experience in Addiction Medicine and/or related fields.
  • Working knowledge of the SSDTA and the Victorian AOD service sector.
  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (select which is applicable).

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