Deputy Clinical Director – Drug & Alcohol Services (D&A)
The position is responsible for the development and management of effective and integrated clinical risk assessment and treatment systems as they...
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: I Work for NSW
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-2108-8671
Fax: +61-8-5563-8182
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Detail information about job Deputy Clinical Director – Drug & Alcohol Services (D&A). Terms and conditions vacancy
Purpose of Position
The position is responsible for the development and management of effective and integrated clinical risk assessment and treatment systems as they pertain to the Drug and Alcohol Diversion & Community Programs. The programs / services that are under this umbrella include the Compulsory Drug Treatment Program (CDTP); the Drug Court Program (DCP); and the Connections Program.
The key principles involved in the development of these systems are that they are
streamlined; sustainable; evidence based and that they reflect current community based
standards.
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is a state-wide Specialty Health Network delivering health care to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems across community, inpatient and custodial settings.
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic applicant to join our professional team in an expanding and dynamic service. Challenge yourself; why not consider working within our unique health care environment.
- We offer great Salary packaging and Fitness Passport to eligible staff to enhance benefits.
- Additional Allowances apply to this position
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Selection Criteria
1. Current registration as a medical practitioner with APHRA, with fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians; Chapter of Addiction and/or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Salaried Senior Medical Practitioners Award. 2. Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in the assessment and management of a broad range of Drug & Alcohol health concerns in a range of specialist settings and current authority to prescribe any of the opioid substitution programs or a willingness to obtain authority. 3. Demonstrated experience in and understanding of partnerships with consumers, carers, and health related organisations in the non government and government sector 4. Demonstrated ability for building a strong and cohesive team culture within clinical teams. 5. Demonstrated ability to produce quality reports and publications within requested timeframes and strong computer literacy levels. 6. Demonstrated strong performance in building cohesive professional relationships with relevant stakeholders both internal and external to the team.