Date: August 2017 Job Title : Alcohol and Drug Clinician Department : Service Location : 50 Carrington Road, Point Chevalier Reporting To : Manager, Service through Clinical Team Leader, Team (delegated) Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Clinical Director, CADS; Consultant Psychiatrist, ; Clinical Team Leader, ; Clinical Supervisor, Dual Diagnosis; Community Alcohol & Drugs Services (CADS); Te Atea Marino; Tupu; All relevant WDHB Mental Health and AOD Services External Alcohol and Drugs services; Mental Health services Our Purpose, Values and Standards At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of best care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. Waitemata District Health Board - JOB DESCRIPTION - 17/08/2017 Page 1
Purpose : To provide high quality, evidence based practice that meets stakeholder s requirements. To develop effective and assertive treatment strategies for those people who have a serious mental illness, which is complicated by co-existing substance misuse. To improve integration between mental health and drug and alcohol services and achieve positive client outcomes To train and support mental health and drug and alcohol professionals/support workers in dual diagnosis issues To develop more flexible and tailored treatment approaches Provide specialist mental health/alcohol & drug assessment and treatment services to referred clients using appropriate assessment and treatment procedures. Assessment and Treatment Risk management Case support Client education Client Support Family/whanau caregiver involvement Group facilitation Documentation Establish and maintain effective networks and relationships for liaison and consultation with Mental Health Services, Community Alcohol and Drug Services and related agencies. Effective systems Consultation Peer support Clients are prioritised and actioned appropriately and in a timely manner. Assessment and treatment of co-existing alcohol and drug issues and mental health disorders. Demonstration of planning, risk assessment and management and positive client outcomes. Implementation of Harm Reduction model of treatment. Maintenance of a caseload of clients (as agreed with Dual Diagnosis Manager and Clinical Team Leader). Provision of ongoing assertive case support of clients in consultation and conjunction with other services. Management/follow-up plans for clients are developed, actioned, monitored and evaluated. Clients are seen as often as clinically indicated. Client s management is regularly discussed and reviewed with clinical team. Appropriate recommendations and/or referral to others are actioned to ensure the best outcome for the client. Clients are supported in developing their own resource systems to meet their needs. Family/ whanau and caregivers are encouraged to participate with client s treatment with client s consent. Provision of group facilitation or co-facilitation as appropriate and as requested. Client care is documented and care is provided in accordance with service protocols and clinical pathways. Statistical information collected and recorded as per organisational and unit requirements. All clinical file audit requirements are met. Effective systems and processes are set up and maintained which enable liaison and consultation to occur. Relationships are proactively and effectively established with mental health and alcohol and drug providers that foster mutually co-operative collaboration and consultation. An up-to- date knowledge base of community resources and support services is maintained. Active participation in liaison and consultation with all services Waitemata District Health Board - JOB DESCRIPTION - 17/08/2017 Page 2
Participate in the provision of education to health professionals (both internal and external), referral agencies, clients and their significant others. Education Service Promotion Participation in the delivery of Dual Diagnosis and associated skills training, as required. Training Core Business Training Specialist skills training Evaluation To meet organisational requirements and to undertake activities that enhances professional development. Policy & Procedures Orientation Performance Development and Review Supervision Research Quality Training Cultural Safety Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations that currently and/or could potentially utilise the Service. Provision of consultation/peer support to mental health and alcohol and drug professionals, as appropriate. Active involvement in updating and dissemination of relevant educational materials. Provision of both planned and requested education sessions to services and their staff, as appropriate. Provision of both planned and requested education sessions to clients and/or significant others, as appropriate. Active participation in community initiatives that promote Community Alcohol and Drug Services as a socially responsible service of excellence. Involvement in the planning and delivery of the Five-Day Dual Diagnosis Training Programme, as required. Facilitation or co-facilitation of Community Alcohol and Drug Services Core Business Training modules, as required. Provision of both planned and requested specialist skills training sessions to other services and their staff. Provide follow-up skill consolidation /consultation as appropriate post-training. Involvement in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the training programmes being offered All WDHB and CADS Clinical Policies, Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Practice Guidelines and Practice Standards are upheld. Completion of all mandatory training requirements. All CADS Performance Development System requirements are fully met and accurate records are maintained. Supervision is undertaken from an identified Supervisor in accordance with CADS policy. Involvement in approved research activities and projects as negotiated via the manager. Involvement in quality initiatives and continuous improvement. Educational and/or training courses, which ensure that the incumbent remains up-to-date in the fields of mental health/drug and alcohol disorders are attended in consultation with the Manager and the Clinical Team Leader. All service activities are carried out in a culturally safe manner. Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Waitemata District Health Board - JOB DESCRIPTION - 17/08/2017 Page 3
Services are delivered in accordance with the philosophies, priorities and objectives of WDHB and specifically Mental Health Services Group and CADS. Completes orientations and mandatory training as stipulated in the Training and Development and team policies. Philosophies and values are known and supported. Consumer rights and responsibilities are actively supported. All conduct is ethical and confidential. Safety standards are known and met. WDHB's values of openness, transparency, respect, integrity and customer focus are modeled. To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace at WDHB by: Following & complying with H&S policies & processes & applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required. Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified. The above key tasks and expected outcomes are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position and the incumbent. Waitemata District Health Board - JOB DESCRIPTION - 17/08/2017 Page 4
POSITION TITLE: DUAL DIAGNOSIS CLINICIAN PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum Preferred Qualification Tertiary qualification (three year degree or equivalent) in applied AOD studies, nursing, social work, counselling or other related fields. Relevant professional registration (HPCA, dapaanz, NZAC, NZAP or similar) Experience Reasonable period of experiences working in either the mental health or drug and alcohol fields. Relevant postgraduate health related tertiary qualification. Relevant formal training and experience in substance abuse treatment preferred. Significant postgraduate experiences working with clients. Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour The ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Good communication and negotiating skills Ability to develop and maintain effective networks Ability to offer training and education to other health professionals and related groups Demonstrate willingness and a commitment to understanding the implications for Maori health that is implicit in the Treaty of Waitangi A willingness to support and participate in the Organisation s commitment to bi-culturalism. Good physical and emotional health. Basic computer and wordprocessing skills Current Driver s License Waitemata District Health Board - JOB DESCRIPTION - 17/08/2017 Page 5