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• 2 X Primary Therapist Positions for an exciting new Alcohol and Drug Intensive Outpatient Program
• Work within a large health organisation
• Supportive and flexible workplace
About Peninsula Health
Peninsula Health provides public healthcare services to residents of the Mornington Peninsula.
Our hospitals and emergency departments are located at Frankston and Rosebud, and we provide a wide range of community health, dental, rehabilitation, mental health, palliative care ad aged care services from campuses at Frankston, Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud.
Person centred care is at the heart of everything we do, guided by our values of Services, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Excellence.
Position Summary
Peninsula Health currently has two opportunities for Primary Therapists for the Intensive Alcohol and Other Drugs Outpatient Support Program. These positions sit within Peninsula Health’s (PH) Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program and is based at Frankston; however, some travel to other sites may be necessary.
The Primary Therapist, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement and deliver the intensive outpatient treatment service to individuals experiencing complex and problematic alcohol and other drugs use.
As this IOP program model is an integrated approach, the primary therapist will provide a range of treatment interventions including Assessment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychoeducation via individual and group facilitation treatment modalities.
This role will ensure adherence to the structural and clinical fidelity of the treatment model through
• utilisation of the manualised treatment materials; consistent scheduling and facilitation of all individual and group sessions; collection of weekly random drug/alcohol screens
• monitoring of group size
• utilisation of peers as co-leaders (when appropriate) and
• ensuring client retention through active follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
• Completion of Comprehensive AOD Assessments for all clients assigned to their caseload.
• Make outgoing referrals for clients deemed unsuitable for the IOP service.
• Facilitation of Individual/conjoint family therapy sessions with all clients on caseload.
Facilitation of group sessions including Early Recovery Skills (ERS), Relapse Prevention (RP), and Family Education (if required)
Essential Criteria
• Social Work: Approved degree in social work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the required competencies.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the delivery of clinical interventions (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, etc) with people and families experiencing complex alcohol and other drugs use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the physiology of addiction.
• Group facilitation skills.
Benefits
• Exciting new program
• Attractive Salary packaging available
• Flexible working environment
How to apply
To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward you current resume and covering letter for consideration
Other Information
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
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