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Position Vacant - Occupational Therapist/ Psychologist/Social Worker
Position Title: Occupational Therapist/ Psychologist/Social Worker (Child and Youth Mental Health Access Team)
Location: Robina and Southport
Closing Date: Friday, 2 February 2024
Remuneration: $52.86 - $56.89 p.h
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker (Child and Youth Mental Health Services - Access Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
· Apply professional knowledge and skills in clinical decision making
· Contribute to the clinical education of students and other staff
· Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue
· Coordinate the treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
· Possession of a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work
· AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist/Psychologist only)
· Working with children check (Social Worker only)
· Drive Licence
· Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Hepatitis B
· Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
· Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
· Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
· Flexible work options
· Career Development
· Salary Packaging
· Modern Facilities
· Diverse Work Culture
· Research Opportunities
· Up to 12.75% super
· 17.5% leave loading
Salary
· Permanent part time (53.2 hrs p.f)
· Base salary ranging from $52.86 - $56.89 per hour
About Us
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) is a free, confidential and voluntary service provided by Gold Coast Health. Our service is available to children and young people from birth to 25 years and their families who live in the Gold Coast region. Our clinics offer multi-disciplinary teams who are experienced in understanding and working with the emotional and behavioural problems facing children, young people and their families. Based in Robina and Southport.
Job Ad Reference: GC538213
Application Details: Job search | Employment and jobs | Queensland Government (smartjobs.qld.gov.au)
Position Vacant: Psychologist - Advanced
Position Title: Psychologist - Advanced
Location: Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Mental Health Division, Toowoomba, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Remuneration: Temporary full time for 12 months, $5395.60 - $5630.00 p.f., (HP5)
Darling Downs Health is seeking an Advanced Psychologist to join our dedicated Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS) in Toowoomba. If you have a passion for leading the design and conduct of scientifically sound, ethical service evaluation and service improvement projects, please apply!
About the Role: As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver specialist psychology services to clients of AODS through the use of evidence based group and individual psychological therapy to complex co-morbid addiction and mental health clients. You will have advanced level interpersonal skills evidenced through your ability to negotiate, manage conflict and consult effectively with key stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes for clients.
Enquiries: Dan Spencer, (07) 4616 6100
Job Ad Reference: DD2311528991
Application Details: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2311528991
Closing Date: Thursday, 21 December 2023
Position Vacant: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Drug and Alcohol Brief Intervention
Position Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Drug and Alcohol Brief Intervention (DABIT)
Location: Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Mental Health Division, Toowoomba, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Remuneration: Permanent full time, $4933.10 - $5355.90 p.f., (Nurse Grade 7)
We are looking for Clinical Nurse Consultants to join our Alcohol and Other Drugs Service team in Toowoomba. You will be an advanced level clinician, with high level specialist knowledge in addiction treatment.
Working within our Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, you will provide consultation, assessment and treatment services for persons with alcohol and other drug use disorders across Darling Downs Health. As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will utilise your specialist knowledge and experience in addiction treatment to ensure best practice health outcomes for clients. You will be an expert at positively engaging, motivating and mentoring team members and be a critical thinker and problem solver.
Enquiries: Dan Spencer, (07) 4616 6100
Job Ad Reference: DD2311523038
Application Details: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2311523038
Closing Date: Thursday 7 December 2023
Open letter in support of the Voice to Parliament
APSAD has joined more than 125 leading health and medical organisations that have signed on to an Open Letter to the Australian Public in support of the Voice to Parliament (September 2023)
APSAD unequivocally supports the Voice to Parliament
The Uluru Statement from the Heart called for 'the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution' following extensive consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in 2017.
Now with the referendum to be held on 14 October 2023 to take action and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Nations Peoples of our nation, APSAD supports enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution.
The APSAD Council acknowledges that different views exist within the community and that respectful informed debate and freedom of expression are actively encouraged. However, the Council unequivocally supports the Voice to Parliament and encourages all APSAD members to educate themselves before casting their vote.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart have put together an educational FAQ about the referendum.
APSAD has joined more than 125 leading health and medical organisations that have signed on to an Open Letter to the Australian Public in support of the Voice to Parliament (September 2023)
2 x Positions - The Mental Health Commission (WA) is seeking to appoint candidates
The Mental Health Commission (WA) is seeking to appoint candidates to two exciting and important roles within
their Next Step Alcohol and Other Drug Services program in Perth.
1. Director Clinical Services - Next Step (Perth) (https://www.ccentricgroup.com/jobs/director-clinical-services-2/)
2. Consultant Addiction Medicine/Consultant Addiction Psychiatry - (Peel – Mandurah / Rockingham, WA) (https://www.ccentricgroup.com/jobs/consultant-addiction-medicine-consultant-addiction-psychiatrist/)
A generous relocation package is available to the successful candidates. This is a great opportunity to join an
organisation working to establish mental health, alcohol and other drug systems that meet the needs of Western
Australia’s population, at a pivotal time.
If you are ready for a change and looking to take the next step in your career, we'd be delighted to explore these
roles with you.
To obtain a detailed information pack and to explore these roles further, please contact;
Pam Lubrainschik, Managing Consultant at Ccentric Group, 0452 295 088 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or
Grant Jacobs, Senior Consultant at Ccentric Group, 0420 899 811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Drug and Alcohol Review - Call for Papers
A special section of Drug and Alcohol Review with articles on peer researchers; hepatitis C virus and injecting drug use; ageing and drug use; women who use drugs; parents who use drugs; and international advocacy and human rights
2023 Annual APSAD Awards
The 2023 APSAD Awards for Excellence in Science, Research, & Practice
APSAD is pleased to announce that the 2023 Annual Awards for Excellence in Science, Research, & Practice is calling for nominations. The Awards will be presented in Adelaide at the 42nd APSAD Conference in November.
As Australia's leading multidisciplinary organisation for professionals involved in the drug and alcohol field, these prestigious Awards are our unique celebration of the outstanding efforts and achievements of individuals and teams who provide devoted and unstinting service to their communities in diverse fields and go unrecognised.
Acknowledging dedication and excellence in our sector is a key part of the APSAD Awards, as well as encouraging future generations of great researchers and clinicians.
The Awards are nominated by APSAD’s members and decided by the APSAD Awards Subcommittee. The recipient of the Early Career Award will be announced in September, with the Awardee being given the opporunity to present a keynote at the 2023 APSAD Adelaide Conference.
Head to the Awards page for more information.
Listserv for APSAD EMCR and Student Members
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