South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Community Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Services Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team in Roma!

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

The Senior Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs clinician is responsible for the provision of high-quality specialist community-based assessment, treatment, intervention, and education to individuals who have alcohol and other drug issues that are impacting on their lives and the lives of those around them. In this role you will provide outreach services to Roma and surrounding rural areas within the South West Hospital and Health Service in keeping with national and state standards and requirements. Work collaboratively and provide support and guidance as required, to internal and external stakeholders in the SWHHS.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.  

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!
• The opportunity to change people's lives and really make a difference!
• Join a large and reputable organization where the opportunities are endless!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Roma has to offer! – www.romaqueensland.com.au

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

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.

• SW634960 RD (PDF, 638KB)
  Role Description
  
  info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants