Dual Diagnosis Coordinator
Exciting career opportunity in tropical North Queensland. Excellent $$$. Come live, work and play in TOWNSVILLE.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Location: Northern QLD
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $52.56 - $59.02
Phone: +61-3-9264-2575
Fax: +61-2-4450-4215
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Detail information about job Dual Diagnosis Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
Our organisation is proactive and committed to delivering excellence in healthcare by adapting a `person centred' approach to care across our patient's lifespan. If you are dynamic, innovative and prepared to help advance healthcare in the tropics, then the Townsville HHS could be the right fit for you. Join us today and enjoy generous employment benefits, a rewarding career and development opportunities.
About the role
The key purpose of this position is to implement the Queensland Health Dual Diagnosis policy statement and strategy in the Townsville Hospital and Health Service through direct clinical work with consumers with dual diagnosis and providing Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS), Mental Health Service Group and other clinicians with education, training, consultation and supervision resulting in quality outcomes for consumers with dual diagnosis.
Applications sought from: Clinical Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.
What's on offer?
- Temporary part-time position (48 hours per fortnight) commencing ASAP up to 21/10/2018.
- Total remuneration package value up to $10,663.75 p.m. comprising salary range of $3995.00 - $4298.90 p.f. (HP4).
- Total remuneration package value up to $11,160.67p.m. comprising salary range of $4132.10 - $4486.00 p.f. (Nurse Grade 7).
- Recreational Leave with 17.5% loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
- Other employment benefits offered may include: professional development assistance (allowances and leave), access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.
Mandatory Requirements
- For Occupational Therapy, the successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Occupational Therapist Board Australia (AHPRA) is required.
- For Psychology, the successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology from an accredited tertiary institution. Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) is required. Possession of a Masters or Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or forensic psychology from an accredited tertiary institution, or significant progress towards this, would be highly regarded.
- For Social Work, the successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work as well as eligibility for full membership to the AASW. While not mandatory, status as an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker is highly regarded.
- For Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and registration with AHPRA and possession of a current practising certificate. Relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing would be highly regarded.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a “C” class motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and the perfect laid-back tropical/coastal lifestyle Townsville offers stunning natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle… Townsville offers families, couples and individuals a place to call home.
Other information - Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
- Roles that have a direct contact with patients or who in the course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps are required to be immunised for Hepatitis B.
- Roles that have contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella or pertussis, and have face to face contact with patients and/or work in a clinical area require evidence of immunisation of the aforementioned diseases.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.