Page 339 - Week 01 - Thursday, 14 February 2008
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2008 and (d) what is the designation and classification of all staff employed in those areas (i) by functional area as outlined in parts (1) and (2) and (ii) identified as permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time and temporary part time;
(4) What is the staffing plan for those positions identified in part (1) that are currently vacant.
Ms Gallagher: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The organisational chart for the ACT Health Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) is at Attachment A.
(2) Strategic policy advice is provided through the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Unit, located within the Policy Division of ACT Health.
(3) Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP):
Central ADP Management:
|
Position |
Substantive |
Actual |
|
Director SOGA |
1 FTE |
1 FTE |
|
Admin Officers |
1 FTE |
1 FTE |
|
SOC |
1 FTE |
vacant |
ADP Medical Officers:
Medical Officers providing the Medical Services undertake assessment and treatment of people experiencing alcohol and/or other drug related problems. The medical service also offers professional advice to other medical and health practitioners in the ACT and surrounding area.
|
Position |
Substantive |
Actual |
|
Staff specialists |
1.83 FTE |
1.73 FTE |
|
Mental Health Registrar |
0.5 FTE |
0.5 FTE |
ADP CLINICAL SERVICES
Withdrawal Service:
The Withdrawal Service provides supportive, supervised medical withdrawal to people experiencing dependency on alcohol and/or other drugs. This program includes education, group therapy and medicated withdrawal as required. Clients can choose between outpatient or inpatient detoxification and are advised on the most appropriate course of action by medical officers.
|
Position |
Substantive |
Actual |
|
Nurses |
16 FTE |
16.1 FTE |
|
Allied Health (Counselors) |
1.6 FTE |
1.6 FTE |
|
Administrative Support |
1.5 FTE |
1.4 FTE |
Opioid Treatment Service:
People dependent on Opioids (eg, heroin, morphine) can be assessed and considered for treatments such as Methadone and Buprenorphine. The Opioid Treatment Service manages and treats these clients. The service works closely with other methadone service providers, pharmacies and general practitioners, local and interstate, to ensure coordinated client care.
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