North Richmond Community Health
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Harm Reduction Practitioner (Part-Time or Casual)

JuniorMid levelFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 5 days agoVerified 13 hours ago
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About the job

The job at North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is all about delivering courageous health and community services that tackle health inequity head-on. As part of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) Harm Reduction team, you'll play a vital role in providing life-saving support to individuals in the community, ensuring their safety, dignity, and health. NRCH fosters a passionate and diverse workforce, encouraging team members to deepen their expertise in a supportive and innovative environment.

You'll be responsible for

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Supervising clients

Supervising clients before, during, and after injecting episodes to optimize safety and wellbeing.
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Conducting health assessments

Conducting health assessments, managing health emergencies, and providing brief interventions.
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Engaging with clients

Engaging with clients to understand their needs and connect them with appropriate health and social services.

Key criteria

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Harm reduction experience

Demonstrated experience in harm reduction practices and principles.

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Client engagement skills

Experience engaging with clients presenting challenging behaviours.

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Tertiary qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Welfare, Social Sciences, Psychology, or Public Health.

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5 criteria for this job
Harm reduction experience
Demonstrated experience in harm reduction practices and principles.

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Client engagement skills
Experience engaging with clients presenting challenging behaviours.

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Tertiary qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Welfare, Social Sciences, Psychology, or Public Health.

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Communication skills
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills in emergencies.

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Team collaboration
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