Role:
The post-holder will contribute to the multidisciplinary assessment of the needs of clients with addiction problems by working with individual clients, their family and careers, and various client groups in a therapeutic setting to aid and maintain recovery. The post-holder will contribute to a therapeutic program and therapeutic strategies tailored to one or more specific sub-groups: adults - general, adults - acute (complex needs) and young people less than 18 years of age.
The post-holder will participate in delivering agreed projects (and programs) by contributing to the development of the environment of care encompassing clinical service program areas which include:
1. detoxification
2. residential rehabilitation
3. dual diagnosis
4. out-patient
5. day care
6. home treatment
7. out-reach and
8. liaison consultation services
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Care for clients experiencing acute mental distress or who have an enduring mental illness.
2. Build relationships with clients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns and to discuss the best way to plan and deliver their care.
3. Ensure the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitor the results of treatment.
4. Respond to distressed clients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress. Apply 'de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behaviour.
5. Participate in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals.
6. Provide evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, for depression and anxiety.
7. Encourage clients to take part in art, music, drama or occupational therapy where appropriate.
8. Organize social events aimed at developing clients' social skills.
9. Produce care plans and risk assessments for individual clients.
10. Ensure that the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of clients are observed.
11. Assess capacity and obtain informed consent and, where clients lack capacity to consent, to have the ability to work within a legal and ethical framework.
12. Work with clients' families and carers, helping to educate them and the client about their mental health/addiction problems.
13. Promote a 'recovery' based approach to care.
14. Attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review on-going treatment.
15. Provide consultation to other professions, promoting an evidence-based person-centered approach in their work.
16. Participate in applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in addictions and related areas.
17. Teach, undertake an agreed program of continuing professional development and attend conferences or seminars to increase the personal and collective understanding of mental, emotional and behavioural states or disorders.
18. Maintain appropriately detailed records to monitor the progress of clients’ treatments.
19. Assist in the recruitment of staff, talent and skills for all clinical services in conjunction with Human Resources.
20. Contribute to a positive work and learning environment by promoting teamwork, co-operation and harmonious relationships amongst colleagues.
21. Assume any other responsibilities and functions as directed by the Consultant and CEO within the scope of the post.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To ensure that you read the organization’s Employee Handbook and have an understanding of and adhere to the rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
2. To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and needs of the organization.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2014-03-02 |
| Job Location: | Doha, Qatar |
| Job Role: | Healthcare/Medical |
| Company Industry: | Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician |
| Joining Date: | 2014-02-01 |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree / higher diploma |
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