Senior Mental Health Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Job Description

Senior Mental Health Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Senior Mental Health Clinician role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Psychiatric Emergency Care Team at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'. Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for a dedicated AOD Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our friendly team on a full time, ongoing basis. We put our clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom. The Senior Clinician's role is to improve and integrate the service responses to people with complex needs associated with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. This position will work in partnership with other clinicians from Mental Health teams with oversight by the manager of the Psychiatric Emergency Care Team. About you Ideal candidates for this role will have: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA or Occupational Therapist or Registered Psychologist, with current AHPRA, or Degree or Diploma in Social Work eligibility or other qualification acceptable for membership to AASW. Qualification in Addiction studies (or working towards the same). Minimum 3 years' experience post completion of mental health specialist training. Minimum 3 years' experience delivering alcohol and drug care. Demonstrated experience in working effectively with people who have complex AOD/Mental Health needs. Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including: Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum. Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum. Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital. Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education. A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities. Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services. Up to $10,000 incentive payments may be available (for eligible candidates) to support relocation (paid as a reimbursement for Bond and rent, travel costs, removalists, accommodation, visa application fees and more). How to apply Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Applications close: 13th February 2025. Before commencement, the successful applicant will Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Diversity and inclusion We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653. #J-18808-Ljbffr