About the role

It is the purpose of this role to provide high level consultation, advice, support and leadership for staff within Metro North Mental Health working with consumers with concurrent substance use and mental health problems, to enhance the availability and access to appropriate early interventions and specialist treatment options.

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North values:

• Ensure consumers, carers and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Deliver high level clinical consultation for consumers with complex dual diagnosis issues including assessment, diagnosis and input into treatment planning, promoting application of evidence-based care, with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision.
• Contribute to the skill development of mental health service staff and key stakeholders to respond to people with dual diagnosis concerns by co-ordinating the provision of quality information and evidence-based education programs.
• Deliver high level support and clinical leadership for staff in mental health services, alcohol and drug services, and other relevant stakeholders from government and non-government organisations who support people with complex dual diagnosis concerns.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: MH573192
Close date: Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED