The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day’.

Eligible Allied Health/Registered Nurses /Midwives (including Clinical Nurses) who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 (pro-rata) incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

Are you someone who is passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision, purpose and values?

About your opportunity

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician |Permanent part-time, 40 hours per fortnight

As a clinician working in the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS), you will provide a broad range of base level assessments and interventions to individuals, their families, and groups in the context of minimising harm from substance use at all levels within the Townsville geographical area.

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 Opiate Treatment Program (QOTP). Provision of outreach service may include other locations within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service at times.

Generous pro rata remuneration package value up to $132.730 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $38.70-$58.67 p.h. (HP3) or $52.86-$56.60 p.h. (NG6-1).
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• Mandatory qualifications: The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Nursing.
• Mandatory qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check’ from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers’ licence.
• Travel: 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.
• Probation period may apply.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Our gorgeous weather promotes an active and outdoor lifestyle, where the sun shines for over 320 days of the year.

Interested..?

Contact: Fiona Layton-Rick on 07 4433 9600

Apply ONLINE by: Wednesday 17 January 2024