Permanent full time or part time opportunity to provide medical and clinical assessment and treatment for people presenting to the Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) or Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service (HADS) and other clinical programs within the Metro North Mental Health-Alcohol and Drug Service (MNMH-ADS).

Job details

About the role

Permanent full time or part time opportunity to provide medical and clinical assessment and treatment for people presenting to the Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) or Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service (HADS) and other clinical programs within the Metro North Mental Health-Alcohol and Drug Service (MNMH-ADS). 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Undertake comprehensive medical assessments, including a full medical, psychiatric and alcohol and drug use history, physical examination and laboratory investigations as appropriate.
• Screen consumers for common manifestations of alcohol and drug related harm, including for example liver disease, psychiatric disorders and other medical problems. This should include screening for complications which may arise from needle sharing, including blood borne viruses and other sexually transmitted diseases.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate the comprehensive assessment, planning and implementation of appropriate clinical management for persons who are dependent on opioids or other psychoactive substances.
• Advise consumers on the appropriate treatment of their drug or alcohol dependence and related concerns and implement or facilitate such treatment.
• Provide education to consumers particularly in relation to healthy lifestyles, adaptive behaviour changes and education about minimising risk behaviours.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• 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
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

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

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

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MH649159 Role Description (PDF, 425KB)
  Role Description
  
  Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word, 322KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Information Package for Applicants