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The Clinical worker will deliver a no wrong door policy where referral into the service will lead to a timely eligibility intake process. The worker will adopt case management and care coordination approaches and deliver culturally appropriate psychosocial interventions in community based, non-residential settings.Some telephone/online options may be offered to complement face to face interventions as necessary or as clinically indicated as part of an agreed treatment plan.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESThe Clinical workerwill be responsible to operate within the framework and principles of harm minimisation as articulated in National Drug Strategy 2017-2026 ,the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Drug Strategy (2014-19) and the Queensland Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Service Delivery Framework 2015 (and subsequent revisions of these documents)The clinical worker will;recognise the spectrum of substance use and stages of changework with clients across all stages of substance userespond to the full range of psychoactive substances available (including alcohol, tobacco, licit and illicit drug use, pharmaceutical drug misuse, emerging synthetics, poly drug use)consider the support needs of the client and their family, including dependent children.respond to the method of use and associated risk factors, in recognition of the fact that drug use trends change rapidlyflexibly meet clients and needs varying including ways to maximise participation such as outreach, and hours of operation.The Clinical worker works within a team and has accountability and responsibility for delivering a professional service that aims to meet benchmarks set for the program.Core components of the role will include intake, screening and assessment, treatment planning, brief interventions, counselling using endorsed therapeutic approached, harm reduction education and information, referral to other services, discharge planning and post-treatment support. Counselling may include group and individual sessions. This position is 2 days per week.How to apply for this jobExpression of Interest must include the following to be considered for the position:Salary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Clinical Worker?Drug ARM Australasia is a not-for-profit organisation founded upon Christian values and principles, committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.Drug ARM Australasia provides a vital outreach of care and compassion through services that assist individuals, families and communities throughout New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. Programs and services are offered to provide early intervention, prevention, treatment, recovery and outreach.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.Drug ARM Australasia is a not-for-profit organisation founded upon Christian values and principles, committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.Drug ARM Australasia provides a vital outreach of care and compassion through services that assist individuals, families and communities throughout New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. Programs and services are offered to provide early intervention, prevention, treatment, recovery and outreach.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr