Are you passionate about helping families heal and thrive? Do you have experience in addiction and mental health treatment? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) Family Reunification Clinician to join our team. As an AOD Family Reunification Clinician, you will play a crucial role in supporting families affected by substance use disorders, facilitating their journey towards reunification and improved well-being.
Please note: This is a Uniting AOD position that is part of a North-West Metropolitan Partnership with Odyssey House Victoria.
About you
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences.
- 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).
- Experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis clients and working with families.
- Experience in therapeutic approaches such as: Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, Community Reinforcement Approaches.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications close on Sunday 9 July 2023
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Kate Petch, Team Leader – Family Programs via email – [email protected]
About Uniting
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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.