- Make a difference in people’s lives
- Have impact working for a purpose driven organisation
- Generous Salary Packaging options available, increasing your take home pay
Welcome to Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery LTD
We are a leading Victorian-based drug and alcohol treatment organisation. For more than 30 years, we have been helping people rebuild their lives in a safe, caring environment, supporting our clients wherever they are in the recovery process.
We have an exciting opportunity for a AOD Therapist to join our team located in Barwon on a full-time permanent basis, the role will be on a rotating roster and include weekend work. On-call roster support will also be required.
The Role
The AOD Therapist works in a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality of care and treatment for residents and also supervises other staff. The AOD Therapist conducts assessment, psycho-education and evidence-based interventions to residents undertaking AOD rehabilitation, predominantly within a group setting. The therapist also works with residents individually to tailor treatment to ensure they are prepared and engaged with their recovery plan.
The Program
To learn more about our Barwon Therapeutic Community click on the link below:
windana.org.au/services/barwon-therapeutic-community/
WHAT WE OFFER
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Join a fun, passionate, supportive, and inclusive team of people – who will support you at every turn!
- Enjoy onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistant Program
- Portable long service leave!
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Have a diploma with extensive experience within a similar field, OR a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline (e.g. social work, mental health, psychology) with experience in similar field.
- Have a Certificate IV in AOD or have completed 4 AOD Competencies for applicants with health-related degrees OR the ability to complete studies whilst in employment.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience in the drug and alcohol service system and the range of treatment options available, including trauma-informed care and knowledge of principles of harm minimisation relating to illicit drug use.
Please download the PD for a full list of responsibilities and the selection criteria.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Additional requirements
Please be advised that Windana adheres to Government mandates in relation to COVID-19.
A valid Working with Children Check is mandatory for this position and a police check will be administered for preferred candidates. We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.
To apply for this job go to: windana.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6099248.