Since 2003, ProCare Australia has been the leading specialist Recruitment and Labour Hire Agency for the Community Service sector in Australia – supporting casual, locum, fixed term contract permanent career opportunities.

The Organisation:

The organisation is a not for profit organisation committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use. They have been a specialist provider of alcohol and other drug services since 1980 and currently operates throughout Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.

Their vision of flourishing peoples and communities living free from the harms of alcohol and other drugs is achieved through commitment to delivering the highest standard of awareness, rehabilitation and management solutions.

The Role:

The Clinical Worker will be responsible to operate within the framework and principles of harm minimisation as articulated in National Drug Strategy 2017-2026, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Drug Strategy (2014-19) and the Queensland Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Service Delivery Framework 2015 (and subsequent revisions of these documents

Core components of the role will include intake, screening and assessment, treatment planning, brief interventions, counselling using endorsed therapeutic approached, harm reduction education and information, referral to other services, discharge planning and post treatment support. Counselling may include group and individual sessions.

The position is based in Roma, QLD and is currently funded until 30 June 2025, with potential for extension dependent on funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working within a harm minimisation framework using a biopsychosocial approach.
• Build relationships with local general practitioners and medical officers under a shared care model of practice.
• Promote the role of general practice through building referrals for assessment, and treatment support for patients experiencing AOD problems
• Improve continuity of care by adopting eHealth initiatives.
• Liaise and care coordinate with local General Practices, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health services and other health professional and service providers to deliver multidisciplinary team based services.
• Deliver quality services in line with funding &/or organisational requirements for the position including telehealth, online supports, and access to digital resources.
• Have thorough knowledge and clear understanding of program eligibility for all programs and relevant external services
• Understand and apply assertive referral practice.
• Contribute to the design and development of procedures and associated work functions
• Apply professional, ethical and legal requirements in service provision.
• Demonstrate ongoing contribution to the quality improvement initiatives of the organisation

To Be Successful:

• Have a refined understanding or experience with relevant statutory requirements, organisational programs and policies
• Be committed to providing quality programs and excellent services and support that represent leadership and innovation
• Adhere to and practice the organisation’s mission, vision and core values

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum undergraduate qualifications in health/human services with experience in the sector. Three-year degree with two (or more) years of relevant experience. 
• Membership with a relevant professional body – eligible or registered.
• Hold a valid Australian Driver’s License
• Hold a valid Blue Card (paid)

If your application progresses, a completed response to Key Selection Criteria and tailored Cover Letter to the position description will be required.

Salary and Benefits:

• Level 5.1 SCHADS ($97,377.80 + Super + Salary Packaging).
• Financial Relocation Assistance $1,500
• Onsite parking
• Access to work vehicle for outreach

How to Apply:

You can apply through Seek or through ProCare Australia’s website https://www.procareaustralia.com.au/jobs/ or by emailing Cas (Recruitment Consultant) at cs@procareaustralia.com.au

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Australian community is very important in Community Services and ProCare Australia actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and all genders.

We recognise the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and programs. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.