The role:

Deliver a high quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, reforms, Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies.

Provide a specialist assessment and treatment service for people with multiple and complex needs, including co-morbid alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues, in accordance with discipline specific skills and abilities.

Act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug needs and promote community awareness in relation to alcohol and other drugs.

1. Provide a specialised, comprehensive, evidence-based clinical assessment, treatment and assertive case-management service to clients, who have issues with alcohol and/or other drugs and support referral and liaison with relevant service providers.
2. Undertake clinical documentation in line with organisational and professional requirements, including maintaining effective record keeping on clients and produce clear, well presented treatment reports to the ADS Team Leader (North) as required.
3. Actively support, contribute to and participate in ongoing quality assurance programs, including approved research, incident reporting and evaluation, internal audits, and policy and procedure review, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of specialised alcohol and other drug psychosocial treatment programs.
4. Consult with professionals and other agencies on the management of clients, and their families/carers, affected by alcohol and or other drugs to optimise service effectiveness

Note: – Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team: 

The Alcohol and Drug Service is a dynamic and highly skilled multidisciplinary team.  This position is suited to clinicians who are passionate about delivering excellent quality care from a biopsychosocial perspective to people and their families who are struggling with alcohol and other drug issues.  We are a supportive and inclusive working environment that values diversity, growth and professional development.

• Highly skilled and dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Valuing trauma informed care
• Supportive ongoing professional development and career growth

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $103,608 – $119,430 per annum + 11% superannuation 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $111,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme (For AHP3 positions only – delete where not applicable)
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Location: Launceston

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
  1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
     1. crimes of violence
     2. sex related offences
     3. serious drug offences
     4. crimes involving dishonesty
  2. Identification check
  3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check
  4. Current Tasmanian Working With Children Check

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds, or is working towards, a relevant tertiary qualification in the Alcohol and Other Drugs field

2. Current Driver’s Licence 

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 522913, 527425 Alcohol and Other Drugs Senior Counsellor HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• 522913, 527425 Alcohol and Other Drugs Senior Counsellor HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the “Apply” button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Janine Barrow

Position: Alcohol & Drug Service Team Leader (North)
Phone:  03 6777 1234
E-mail: [email protected] 

Please note applications close 17 December 2023 at 11:55PM

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.