• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Permanent full time position
• Latrobe region

About the opportunity

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (MH&WS) has been established in response to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. This innovative service will deliver an integrated practice model with a ‘no wrong door’ approach to assist members of the community to be connected with the right support.

The AOD Clinician will provide high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and care and recovery support services to individuals and their families, through evidence-based, therapeutic counselling and group work. The role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team utilising a holistic approach to reduce AOD related harm to individuals and their families.

View the full position description here:  PD – AOD Clinician.pdf

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Welfare or a related discipline
• A Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Previous experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services, preferability with AOD or dual diagnosis clients
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches and community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm

How to apply

If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
• Current resume

Applications close Monday 24 October 2022

Get in touch

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Toni Mackay, Senior Manager Children, Youth & Families on (03) 5144 7777.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.