Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician

Vacancy: Casual

Location: North Ward, Townsville

This role will regularly involve providing detailed assessment or case manager services and therapy to people affected by all types of substances and a diverse range of populations and cultures, including consumers who are opiate dependant (on the Queensland Opioid Dependence Treatment Program (ODTP).

Provision of outreach service may include other locations within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service at times.

About the department:
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service sits within the Mental Health Service group in THHS. Its primary function is to provide a comprehensive range of services including specialised clinical treatment to individual clients, expert consultation on the management of alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues in other primary health care settings, development and delivery of health promotion, screening and early intervention strategies related to substance use in all sectors of the community, and workforce development opportunities to government and non-government agencies.

Casual rates of $47.60 - $72.16 per hour (HP3)

Requirements:

• Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Marta Bogacz O'Malley on (07) 4433 9600.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV624762

Applications close: Thursday, 3 April 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.