Clinical Lead

About the role

It is the purpose of this role to provide clinical and professional leadership to a large workforce of counsellors delivering 24/7 Statewide alcohol and drug telephone and online services to ensure the maintenance of clinical and professional standards within the service, aligning with Adis service initiatives.

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:

• Provide authoritative advice as a reference point for clinical escalation and support for clinical decision making for a large counselling team.
• Utilise effective communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with clients and carers, the multidisciplinary team, other Hospital and Health Services, government and non-government support agencies, General Practitioners, Universities and Private Practitioners to assist with the promotion and development of Adis services.
• Provide advanced clinical oversight of Adis interventions delivered by a large Statewide counselling team, including routine auditing of calls and webchat interactions to ensure fidelity to the Adis Model of Care.

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

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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