At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist assessment and treatment for addiction issues in a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Alice Springs Hospital, dedicated to improving health outcomes in Central Australia.
- Benefits: Dynamic role with opportunities for teaching, supervision, and professional development.
- Other info: Culturally safe care focus, with strong community engagement and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance use disorders.
- Qualifications: Fellowship in Addiction Medicine and experience in clinical settings required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity exists for an Addiction Medicine Specialist to join the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service in Alice Springs. This is a predominantly clinical role providing specialist assessment, treatment, and consultation for people experiencing alcohol and other drug-related problems across Central Australia.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based, culturally safe care across a range of settings, including:
- inpatient consultation-liaison services at Alice Springs Hospital
- Emergency Department addiction medicine in-reach
- Specialist outpatient alcohol and other drug treatment
- opioid pharmacotherapy prescribing and management
- youth alcohol and other drug services
- regional and remote outreach, including telehealth
- clinical support and consultation to hospital, primary care, and partner services
The role offers a unique breadth of clinical practice, with opportunities to manage complex presentations, contribute to integrated models of care, and support improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people and other communities across Central Australia. Opportunities for teaching, supervision, quality improvement, and service development are available alongside clinical duties. This position is ideal for a specialist seeking a varied and rewarding clinical role with a strong focus on patient care, multidisciplinary practice, and improving outcomes for people affected by substance use disorders. A dynamic, rewarding, and fulfilling role for a clinician at any stage of career progression.
The successful candidate will have:
- Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM), or equivalent specialist clinical Alcohol and Other Drug experience (for example, Addiction Psychiatry)
- Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Eligibility for opioid pharmacotherapy prescribing in the Northern Territory
- demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of alcohol and other drug disorders
- experience working within multidisciplinary teams and providing clinical consultation for complex patients
- commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed, and patient-centred care, particularly in working with Aboriginal communities
- excellent communication, collaboration, and clinical leadership skills
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Addiction Medicine Specialist β Alice Springs employer: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its employees. With a flexible hybrid work model, generous leave policies, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, RACP fosters a collaborative and respectful work culture that empowers staff to lead in their fields while making a meaningful impact on healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Contact Details:
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd Recruitment Team
