Full Time 1.0 EFT, Fixed Term Position until 30th June 2024
Do you want to be part of an innovative, flexible and responsive multi-disciplinary AOD team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the community?
The Ballarat Community Health (BCH) Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) team provides a suite of therapeutic treatment services and programs. The AOD team values team work and is looking for an experienced and qualified person to work flexibly within the team to support and provide capacity within existing treatment services and programs.
The Opportunity
This role will be responsible for coordinating treatment planning in accordance with client led recovery goals and supporting client’s access to other relevant support services. You will predominantly perform intake responsibilities within the broader team but will also provide interventions for individuals and/or families experiencing issues relating to alcohol and other drugs within the Care and Recovery Coordination guidelines.
There will be a range of opportunities to apply your skills including intake, assessment, client and family interventions and support, case management, report writing and health promotion activities.
You will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification such as Social Work, Community Services, Counselling, Psychology or other related discipline
- Proven skills in the application of intake, assessment, case coordination, and the development of individual treatment plans (including discharge planning skills)
- Knowledge of current alcohol and other drug interventions
- Skills in working collaboratively with clients to identify treatment / support needs including identifying risk
- Understanding of and ability to work with clients with co-occurring disorders
How to Apply
To access a copy of the Position Description and to Apply for the role please go to https://bchc.org.au/careers/#vacancies
Please note that applications submitted via the Seek link will not be accepted.
For further enquiries about this role please contact Suzanne Powell, Manager Alcohol & Other Drug Services on 03 5338 4500 or 0400 817 363.
If you share our values of respect, integrity, optimism, courage, resilience – don’t delay. Be part of something special. Apply now.
Applications close 20th September 2022