CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (MENTAL HEALTH/DRUG & ALCOHOL)

 

 

Position: Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol)

 

Accountable to: Manager

 

Hours: 14-21 hours per week (6 month contract)

 

Salary: As per Health & Community Employees

Psychologists (State) Award

 

 

ROLE OF THE POSITION:

 

To provide onsite mental health drug and alcohol assessments and interventions to young people experiencing problematic drug and alcohol use and mental health problems, and their parents/families.

 

To provide consultancy and support to clinical staff at MDECC.

 

 

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

• Client clinical management
• Program/project participation
• Education and research
• Statistical information
• Agency networking
• Organisational participation and leadership

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

 

1. Client Management

 

• Provide onsite mental health drug and alcohol assessment of clients at the Manly Drug Education and Counselling Centre (MDECC)
• Provide ongoing clinical management of clients as required and ensure that a management plan is documented in their client file
• Provide clinical services in a youth-friendly manner to ensure engagement and retention of young people in treatment
• Promote active liaison through MDECC with other service providers, mental health and drug and alcohol services, and relevant organisations

 

 

• Conduct and provide clinical supervision to MDECC Drug and Alcohol Counsellors and the Intervention Program Team

• Maintain confidential client treatment files.
• Actively participate in the development and collection of outcome evaluation measures within the Counselling/Treatment Program.

 

2. Program/Project Participation

 

• Participate in, and provide input into activities undertaken within MDECC's Programs ie: Community Education Program, Intervention Program, and Counselling/Treatment Program as required.
• Involvement in specific project work, as negotiated with the Manager.

 

3. Education and Research

 

• Participate in MDECC staff training and supervision in response to identified training and support needs and in consultation with the MDECC Manager
• Have a commitment to and active involvement in peer clinical review and quality improvement activities
• Participate in relevant clinical research activities as required

 

4. Statistical Information

 

• Client data entry, and maintenance of computerised database.
• Collection of statistical information for reports, as required.
• Reporting on the NSW Minimum Data Set.

 

5. Agency Networking

 

• Develop and maintain links with other service providers, such as General Practitioners and School Counsellors in the Manly/Warringah/Pittwater area, as well as agencies in the drug and alcohol and mental health field.
• Use liaisons with other agencies as an opportunity to market/raise the profile of MDECC as a treatment service provider.

 

6. Organisational Participation and Leadership

 

• Provide clinical leadership in regards to mental health and drug and alcohol issues at MDECC
• Stimulate and encourage a clinical environment that is dynamic and continues to strive for evidence based practice and innovation in the mental health and drug and alcohol field
• Collaborate with MDECC team and Management to achieve the most effective and efficient levels of client assessment and care
• Maintain a standard of personal and professional conduct to ensure the confidence and co-operation of colleagues and clients alike

• Become familiar with, and adhere to MDECC's Policy and Procedure Manual.

Responsible for active involvement in the general upkeep and maintenance of the centre, and reporting occupational, health, and safety hazards to the Manager.