Clinical Worker – Roma (Applications Welcome from Toowoomba)
Core
Provide evidence-based alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment, harm reduction, and care coordination for clients with substance use issues and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Role type
Clinical Worker (AOD Services)
Builds
Integrated treatment pathways and coordinated care for clients accessing AOD services
Domain
Health & Social Services (Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Assessment and screening, case management, care coordination, counselling, detox support, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, referral strategies, outreach, shared care model practice, record keeping
Preferred skills
Knowledge of stages of change, understanding of psychoactive substances (including emerging synthetics), ability to work with families and dependent children, flexibility in service delivery
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct intake, screening, and assessment; deliver psychosocial treatment using endorsed therapeutic approaches; provide harm reduction education; coordinate referrals to other health and community services; maintain client files and progress reports; build partnerships with general practitioners and medical officers; perform outreach to maximize client participation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
