Organisation : Odyssey House Victoria
Location : Australia, Melbourne (Lower Plenty)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Drug, Alcohol & Addiction
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $68,612 - $73,568 per annum (neg), plus super
Application closing date : 18 Nov, 2022
About the organisation
About Odyssey House Victoria:
Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.
About the Therapeutic Community at Lower Plenty:
OHV’s adult residential rehabilitation program at Lower Plenty provides live-in treatment for individuals, couples and parents with their children (aged 0-12 years old). Operating as a therapeutic community, the values-based program provides a structured environment where up to 143 residents and 30 staff work together to help people make changes and choices on their pathway to recovery.
Our commitment to diversity
At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
About the role
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AOD Clinician (3 positions available)
- Full-time (1.0 FTE), Maximum term contract until 30 June 2024.
- Based at Lower Plenty
- $68,612 – $73,568 per annum (neg), plus super
- 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
- Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enables genuine work life balance
Role purpose:
The AOD Clinician engages in the combined functions and activities of the Facilitator; to guide the individual through a process of self-discovery and change. The AOD Clinician contributes to the life of the TC by assisting in the admissions process, and providing individual and group therapy, and case management to clients for the duration of their journey at the TC.
Key areas of focus:
- Conduct client planning groups to develop individual recovery plans (IRPs)
- Facilitate client admissions through:
– Assessing client suitability
– Participating in preparation and support groups
– Consulting with other services
– Supporting senior residents during the admissions process - Plan, implement and/or facilitate other treatment activities such as communiqués, action meetings and special activities
- Contribute to the TC by participating in/supervising selected social/recreation activities and modelling appropriate behaviour.
- Actively use and promote the Business Management System (BMS) and ISO Quality assurance standards
What we can give YOU!
In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
- Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
- Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
- Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
- Flexible working arrangements such as school-orientated part-year hours and monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).
In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: AOD Clinician (3 positions available) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Drug_Alcohol_and_Addiction
