Position Description - Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician
Position Title: Alcohol & Other Drugs Counsellor
Division: Family and Community Programs
Reports To: Counselling Services Co-ordinator Primary Objective:
Direct Reports: No Direct Reporting
The role of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor is to provide clinical interventions to clients accessing the service. Appropriate interventions include psycho-education, the application of contemporary addiction counselling theories that are applicable to a diverse client group including those with a dual diagnosis, and referral. The approach taken conforms to the principles of harm minimisation. This position is funded through the Department of Health's Drug Treatment Service’s Mental Health, Drug and & Regions Division. Position Dimension & Decision Making Authority: Key Communication Contacts: Without referral to manager – • Client assessment and treatment planning After Consultation with manager or others – • Complaints and comments Referred to managers or others – • Capital works expenditure
Contact/Organisation
Purpose/Frequency of Contact
Alcohol and Other Drugs Team
Weekly team meetings
Family & Community Programs Team
Monthly Team meetings
Counselling Services Coordinator
Monthly Supervision
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Major Activities
Performance Measures:
Colac Area Health Approved By: Director
Date of Issue: DATE
Number: PD ###
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Position Description - Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician 1. Technical Skills and Application Demonstrated knowledge and application of the skills required for this position. This includes knowledge and understanding of appropriate equipment, legislation, policies and procedures.
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Establish and maintain working relationships with and between appropriate agencies, including law enforcement agencies. Provide clinical interventions for clients with complex issues and/or require assistance in reducing their substance use. This includes assessment, developing and implementing an Individual Treatment Plan and periodic progress reviews. Opioid Replacement Therapy and facilitating referrals for detox and rehab may be required. Liaise with AOD Services to identify service gaps and assist in planning of appropriate service provision. Attend Court as required including undertaking Court Drug Assessments Application of contemporary addiction counselling theories that are applicable to a diverse client group including those with a dual diagnosis and that operate within a harm minimisation framework Achieve program targets as per funding arrangements Attend team, staff and supervision meetings. Knowledge of the D.H.S. Victorian Dual Diagnosis Initiative and the ability to implement the key recommendations. Participate in the orientation and/or supervision of secondary/tertiary students undertaking placement at CAH as required. Participate in the Family & Community services duty work and intake roster.
• As demonstrated in supervision, team meetings and client file records.
• As demonstrated in supervision, team meetings and client file records.
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meetings and client file records. As demonstrated in supervision, team meetings and client file records. As demonstrated in supervision and team meetings
• As demonstrated in supervision • 90% attendance at team and staff meetings. • As demonstrated in supervision, team meetings and client file records.
• Participation in student supervision and
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placement program appraisal process as demonstrated in supervision and team meetings. As negotiated in supervision.
Colac Area Health Approved By: Director
Date of Issue: DATE
Number: PD ###
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Position Description - Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician 2 Administration and Documentation Through the use of the organisational processes ensure that all administration and documentation requirements are initiated and completed in a professional and timely manner.
3 Continuous Quality Improvement Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to stakeholders through the continuous development of improvement systems
Ensure that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner. Maintenance of client records (files) and provide accurate data in a timely manner.
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Participate in 6-monthly client record audits and as demonstrated in supervision, team meetings and client files
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Familiarity with common information technology and preparedness to maintain skills
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Demonstrated skills with basic office IT such as computers, faxes and phones.
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Demonstrated understanding of relevant external legislation and internal policies and procedures that relate to this position and the organisation. Participate in and contribute to quality improvement programs and other organisational activities to meet Service/Accreditation Standards. Participate and contribute in occupational health and safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for clients, community, staff and visitors.
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Knowledge reflected through best practice.
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Actively participate in QI activities.
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Compliance with CAH - OH&S policies.
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Engage consumers and community in decision-making processes that affects their health care.
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Infection Control
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Ensure all practice is conducted in accordance with infection control policies, procedures and standards
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Adherence to infection control standards and legislative requirements at all times
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Code of Conduct and Equal Opportunity
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Develop and maintain sound knowledge of and commitment to CAH policies and procedures
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Aware of and promotes CAH policies and procedures
Colac Area Health Approved By: Director
Date of Issue: DATE
Number: PD ###
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Position Description - Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician
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Demonstrate behaviour that treats other staff fairly, equitably and not subject to any form of discrimination or harassment
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Demonstrate and abide by CAH’s Workplace Code of Conduct, including the core values: Partnerships, Innovation, Leadership, Integrity, Quality and Respect
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Core values are reflected in decision making and everyday behaviour
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Adherence to the CAH Code of Conduct
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Participate in promoting a safe working environment
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Ensure an appropriate level of customer service is provided, demonstrating a friendly and supportive approach to our consumers
Participation and compliance of all occupational health and safety policies and procedures (including emergency response)
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Consumers are made to feel welcome and supported at all times
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As negotiated in supervision
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Duties as directed by Counselling Services Coordinator or line managers.
Colac Area Health Approved By: Director
Date of Issue: DATE
Position Description - Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician Key Challenges:
Person Specification:
Working with diverse, and at times, challenging clients
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes –
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Maintaining positive regard towards self and others when exposed to client work that may provide limited explicit positive feedback
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Maintaining optimism when interacting with challenging realities that conflict with personal and/or professional beliefs and values
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Achieving program targets
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Compliance with CAH policy and procedures.
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Essential –Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline Completion of AOD and Dual Diagnosis competencies or willingness to undertake this. Current first aid certificate Registration with relevant professional body. Extensive working knowledge of alcohol and other drugs and harm minimisation. Familiarity with ADIS database Familiarity with ACSO/COATS reports and treatment completion advice paperwork An understanding of issues related to families at risk and Child Protection. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Well developed interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy Demonstrated participation in professional development and identified future PD interests. A current Police Check. And a current ‘Working with Children’ check. A current Victorian Drivers Licence is required.
I have read and understand the requirements of this position description. Name:………………………………………………….Signature………………………………………………Date……………………………
Colac Area Health Approved By: Director
Date of Issue: DATE
Number: PD ###
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