Directions Health Services is an innovative non-profit organisation that has been providing specialist alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in the ACT and NSW for more than 40 years. Today we offer a comprehensive suite of holistic AOD, mental health and primary health services that aim to reduce harms experienced by individuals, families and communities and improve overall health and wellbeing.
We have received funding to expand our regional NSW programs and are looking for passionate workers to join our multidisciplinary teams and deliver exciting and innovative new services. At Directions Health Services we pride ourselves on our supportive, inclusive, employee and client-centred culture. Our excellent culture has led to our very high staff retention rates and great reputation within the Mental Health and AOD sectors. Our services are developed in collaboration with our clients, partners, and other stakeholders to effectively respond to the changing needs of the communities we serve. Directions Health Services’ multidisciplinary teams currently include a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Workers, Counsellors, Case Managers, Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Workers, Peer Support Workers, GPs, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists and Chemical Analysts.
Our NSW regional services are spread across beautiful locations and very friendly communities in the Murrumbidgee region (Wiradjuri Country), and along the Eurobodalla and Sapphire Coast (Yuin-Monaro Country).
About the positions
Aboriginal Health Worker
Working with other team members, you will provide culturally secure treatment and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and their communities, who are impacted by drug and alcohol use, mental health, and other co-occurring issues.
AOD Youth Worker
In this position you will engage young people to participate in Directions’ and other relevant programs that support their wellbeing and reduce drug related harms. You will work collaboratively with Directions’ teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop resources, supports, and programs which benefit young people.
Psychosocial Peer Support Worker
As a Psychosocial Peer Support Worker, you will provide psychosocial support to clients with psychosocial disabilities who are experiencing co-occurring mental illness, substance use and other comorbidities. This position draws on lived experience to offer peer support, capacity-building, planning, coordination, and liaison services that support clients to achieve their recovery goals.
Mental Health Nurse/ Mental Health Clinician
In this role you will work with other team members to improve the outcomes of people impacted by co-occurring alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use and mental health concerns. You will provide high quality, evidence-based assessment, treatment, information, and support to vulnerable people, their families, carers, or support networks.
Alcohol and Other Drugs & Co-occurring Needs Clinician
As an Alcohol and Other Drugs & Co-occurring Needs Clinician you will provide integrated and coordinated community-based treatment including assessment, brief interventions, counselling and case management to clients and family members impacted by alcohol and other drug issues and co-occurring mental health and other issues.
These positions are fixed term and offer flexible part-time or full-time arrangements for the right applicant/s.
What we offer
- A flexible and supportive work environment
- Competitive salaries commensurate with skills and qualifications
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- 17½% leave loading
- Professional development and training opportunities
What we would like you to have
- A commitment to the mission and values of the organisation found here: https://directionshealth.com/about-us/
- A commitment to the principles of harm minimisation
- An ability and a commitment to effectively engage with staff, and with clients from a marginalised background, in a non-judgmental courteous and respectful manner
- A willingness to travel regularly within the NSW region and to the ACT
- A Current Driver’s Licence is desirable
- All roles are conditional upon having A Working With Children Check, current First Aid and CPR certification, and a satisfactory National Police Check.
For information about the specific qualifications and skills required for each role, please refer to the Position Descriptions located here: https://static.ethicaljobs.com.au/media/1700631013_MwiuD_.pdf
Scroll down the linked pdf to find the Position Description for the role(s) you are interested in.
If you’d like to discuss a position further, please contact [email protected] and we will put you in touch with the right person.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted through SEEK and include a current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Please specify in your application the role(s) you are applying for.
Directions is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and we greatly value diversity in our organisation. We actively encourage applicants from all background and cultures. Research shows that women and other marginalised individuals tend to only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements. If you think you may be a good fit for this position, but don’t necessarily meet every requirement, please get in touch. We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.