Drug court clinical advisor, dandenong magistrates court

Drug Court Clinical Advisor

About the Role:

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised Clinical Advisor (CA) to join the Multi-Disciplinary team.

The Drug Court CA is responsible for providing a range of clinical advice, treatment and referral services for the Drug Court and its participants, in line with the principles and practices of the model.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assess potential participants referred to the Drug Court and develop treatment plans to address substance use and associated issues.
* Develop individual treatment plans for participants on a Drug Treatment Order to address their substance use and psychosocial history and participate in case conferences.
* Provide expert advice to the Court in relation to the offender's psychosocial history, substance use and suitability for inclusion in and ongoing participation in the program.
* Provide assessment and progress reports for the Drug Court Magistrate.
* Develop, manage and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Court Services Victoria, court staff, judiciary, community organisations, drug treatment agencies, peer agencies, and other Victorian Government Departments and Non-Government Organisations.
* Contribute to the development and progress of the Drug Court program including the development and continuous improvement of clinical policies, procedures and assessment tools.

About You:

The incumbent will have exceptional communication and organisation skills to build and sustain effective relationships with participants and stakeholders in order to respectfully address their inquiries and needs.

You will have demonstrated experience working with AOD and mental health clients and a sound application of treatment pathways.

A tertiary qualification in health, social work, welfare or related field with emphasis in AOD specifically is required.

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