Harm Reduction Practitioners (Casual)
North Richmond Community Health has multiple opportunities for Harm Reduction Practitioners to be part of the new Medically Supervised Injecting Room.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: North Richmond Community Health
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-7433-7138
Fax: +61-3-2984-5785
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Detail information about job Harm Reduction Practitioners (Casual). Terms and conditions vacancy
North Richmond Community Health is committed to making healthcare more accessible and culturally relevant.
This is a unique opportunity to become a part of the trial of Victoria's first Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) at North Richmond Victoria.
North Richmond Community Health is seeking to employ a number of Harm Reduction Practitioners.
This position is responsible for supervising clients before, during and after episodes of injecting. The position aims to optimise health by saving lives and reducing injury from the negative effects associated with drug use.This position is part of the MSIR Harm Reduction team and works closely with the Nursing team.
Core activities include:
- client engagement
- health assessment
- management of health emergencies
- health education
- brief interventions and
- referral to other health and welfare services.
We are looking for people who are available to work on week days only. The shifts we have available are from 7.30am to 1.30pm, 8.30am to 5.30pm and 1.30pm to 7.30pm.
The ideal candidates will possess the following:
- Experience working in needle and syringe programs, drug and alcohol services or crisis services
- Experience in psychosocial and drug use assessment and referral, supportive counselling and crisis management desirable
- Computer competence including the use of clinical databases
- Understanding of, and commitment to, Harm Reduction and Social Justice
- Understanding of the health, social and legal issues related to injecting drug use and marginalised populations
We are looking for people who are available to work on week days only. The shifts we have available are from 7.30am to 1.30pm, 8.30am to 5.30pm and 1.30pm to 7.30pm.
We offer a competitive salary and an extensive employee wellbeing program, and we are located close to public transport.
For further information regarding this position please contact Sarah Hiley, Harm Reduction Team Leader on [email protected]
For a copy of the Position Description, please visit our website at http://nrch.com.au/get-involved.
All applications must be emailed and include a cover letter, CV and address the essential skills and experience selection criteria.
Email subject line must state: MSIR Harm Reduction Practitioner Job Application. Please send applications to [email protected]..