Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician

• Full time | Maximum term position to June 2025
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
• 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning

About the opportunity

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (MH&WS) has been established in response to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. This innovative service will deliver an integrated practice model with a ‘no wrong door’ approach to assist members of the community to be connected with the right support.

The AOD Clinician will provide high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and care and recovery support services to individuals and their families, through evidence-based, therapeutic counselling and group work. The role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team utilising a holistic approach to reduce AOD related harm to individuals and their families.

What’s on offer

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to receiving a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 5 and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Welfare or a related discipline
• A 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)
• Previous experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services, preferability with AOD or dual diagnosis clients
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches and community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Carrie Jagusch – Manager, Children Youth & Families on 03 5152 1519.

Click here to view the position description.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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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.

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.