Requisition No: 4698
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Drug Health Services
Program: Drug Health Services - Operational
Department: DAS Residential Withdrawal
Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project:

• Location: Primarily based at Footscray Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part-Time
• Salary: WW24

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Drug health Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Welfare Worker/AOD Clinician with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills who will join our residential withdrawal units. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will work collaboratively with the Nursing and Medical team to provide excellent care to our clients and shape the direction of the service as we transition to the New Footscray Hospital.
Drug Health Services includes two residential services: The Community Residential Withdrawal Service and Westside Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC). The Community Residential Withdrawal Service (Footscray campus) provides a short-term residential program to individuals who are affected by substance use.
The primary focus of the service is to provide residential based substance withdrawal and stabilisation. The program includes medium level medical and pharmacological treatment, along with psychosocial support, health education and recreational activities in a safe environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to relevant professional guidelines, clinical guidelines, and local models of care.
• Identify, implement, and support ways to improve practice and outcomes.
• Using evidence-based practice, participate in evaluation of the progress of individuals and groups towards expected outcomes and reformulation of care plans.
• Participate in ongoing learning opportunities.
• Adhere to documentation and record keeping requirements.
• Utilise de-escalation and redirection skills to assist consumers in managing emotional wellbeing.