Clinical training and placement opportunities for Medical Practitioners, Psychiatrists, and Clinical Psychologists wanting to gain experience in alcohol and drug assessment and treatment are available through Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services. Registrar positions are advertised on the Employment section of this website and in the print media. For further information please contact Next Step on (08) 9219 1919.

Undergraduate clinical placement opportunities for medicine, nursing, social work, and psychology students can be arranged through the clinical placement coordinator of your tertiary institution.

Community Program for Opioid Pharmacotherapy (CPOP) Training

Community Clinical Programs (CCP) provides training and support for medical practitioners involved in the Community Program for Opioid Pharmacotherapies (CPOP).   CPOP Training enables medical practitioners to appropriately assess opioid dependence, safely prescribe methadone and buprenorphine, and comply with CPOP policies and procedures.  CCP also provides training and support to CPOP pharmacists, pharmacy staff, and general practice staff.

For further information on CPOP training please contact Craig Carmichael, Coordinator of Community Provider Support – Ph: (08) 9219 1813 or Email: craig.carmichael@health.wa.gov.au.

Clinical Advice and Information

The Clinical Advisory Service is a 24 hour statewide telephone service for doctors or other health professionals seeking advice about patient management from an alcohol and other drug medical specialist.

Training for alcohol and drug workers and other health and welfare professionals can be arranged through the Workforce Development Branch. General information, service contact details, and advice on alcohol and drug issues are available through the Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS).