Position overview

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Delivery of high-quality clinical services in line with evidence-based practice to people who have used Alcohol, Tobacco, and/or Other Drugs (ATOD). This includes undertaking high-level comprehensive clinical assessments and providing therapeutic interventions with people seeking/receiving treatment and care for substance use concerns.
2. Communicate effectively with people seeking/receiving care through ADS, their nominated support networks and other stakeholders, to address identified psychosocial needs, treatment and care planning.
3. Consult, liaise and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and other relevant services within government and non-government sectors, at the individual and systems level, to ensure streamlined service provision and positive individual outcomes.
4. Demonstrate a level of clinical expertise and leadership relevant to working within public healthcare, ATOD, and mental health service systems; with strong ability to communicate clinical opinions effectively and with influence.
5. Actively participate in clinical supervision processes, continuing professional development opportunities, mentoring of lesser experienced team members and completion of data and reporting processes for evaluating team activity against agreed targets and clinical governance requirements.
6. Initiate, coordinate and contribute to quality improvement activities relating to service delivery and improvement, policies and procedures applicable to professional and organisational practices.
7. Work within legislation and policies associated with clinical service delivery in this area, using evidence-based practices which follow agreed clinical standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific competencies include but are not limited to the following.

• Advanced understanding of the biopsychosocial components of health and wellbeing, and ability to incorporate presenting biopsychosocial factors in development of strong clinical formulations.
• Demonstrated ability in undertaking advanced clinical assessments, formulations, and therapeutic interventions to people seeking/receiving treatment and care.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team while demonstrating high levels of clinical knowledge and leadership skills, alongside adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and respond to novel situations.
• Strong ability to communicate, liaise and advocate effectively, with influence and demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to analyse information, make and inform clinical decisions, complete tasks with minimal supervision, and provide mentorship to other team members.
• Commitment to supporting access and equity to high-quality person-centred care for people with diverse needs.

Qualifications

Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

For Social Work:

• Degree in Social Work
• Professional membership or eligibility for professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Registration under the ACT Working with Vulnerable People Act 2011

For Psychology:

• Be registered or be eligible for general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under AHPRA.

For Counselling:

• Demonstrated evidence of eligibility for listing on the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP) as either Division A PACFA minimum Clinical Registrant or Division B ACA minimum Level 3.

For Occupational Therapy:

• Be registered or be eligible for general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under AHPRA.

For others:

• Either a Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drug Studies, relevant degree with completion of associated competencies, or willingness to complete the four core competencies after commencement (training will be provided for the successful candidate).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

For Social Work:

• Experience providing clinical supervision to other Social Workers and/or Student Social Workers
• Additional credentials/endorsement, or eligibility for endorsement, with the AASW for specialised fields of practice.

For Psychology:

• Psychology Board of Australia endorsement or eligibility for endorsement as Principal and/or Secondary supervisor for Internship program.

For Counselling:

• Experience providing clinical supervision to other Counsellors and/or Student Counsellors.

For Occupational Therapy:

• Experience providing clinical supervision to other Occupational Therapists and/or Student Occupational Therapists.

Experience

Specific experience include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years (ideally 5 years), full-time equivalent, post - qualification experience.

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing the required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Demonstrated skills in advanced clinical assessment, formulation, psychoeducation, and therapeutic interventions responsive to multi-faceted needs of people seeking/receiving treatment and care for health concerns.
2. Proven advanced verbal and written communication skills, including excellent clinical record keeping and the ability to communicate clinical concepts effectively to a range of stakeholders; demonstrated via the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people seeking/receiving care, engagement with internal and external service providers, and collaborative work with demonstrated leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
3. A working knowledge of available support services and policy direction in the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug sector; particularly within the ACT context and an understanding the ACT Drug Strategy Action Plan 2022-2026.
4. Demonstrated experiencing in initiating, coordinating, contributing to service development, quality improvement, and/or research activities, with commitment to continuing professional development and a willingness to provide clinical supervision.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.