The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation is one of Sydney's largest frontline charities and has been operating for almost 40 years.

Our mission is to provide assistance to address the cause and effect of homelessness and poverty, faced by marginalised individuals. We succeed in achieving this through a combination of caring services like food provision, medical and social welfare, and education.

Our Social Health and Wellbeing team are the first point of contact for people facing multiple complex challenges in their lives. They offer a range of support from crisis support, case management, essential needs assistance including bills assistance, medical, dental and complimentary medical services.

THE ROLE

As an AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) Clinician, you will be providing assessment, case management, counselling and support services to individuals and their families to enhance mental health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce harm associated with substance misuse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct high quality comprehensive and client-centred assessments (including risk assessment) of clients presenting to the AOD service.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care to support people to achieve their goals, including organising and/or participating in multidisciplinary care reviews and reflections.
• Facilitate and complete referrals to other health, mental health AOD and welfare support services where appropriate (including residential withdrawal, rehabilitation, and supported accommodation).
• Develop and implement collaborative Individual Recovery Plans and treatment plans with clients and families based on a comprehensive assessment, to support treatment goals and recovery.
• Maintain updated and appropriately standardised documentation, encompassing client case notes, reports, and various written communications. Facilitate seamless information handover as needed.
• Build relationships with AOD, mental health services, primary health services and other health and community, emergency, and justice related services service providers, and work collaboratively to ensure effective coordination and continuity of care for clients.
• Participate in informal and formal case conferences, staff meetings and planned meetings.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a principle discipline, or Cert IV AOD/mental health competencies and relevant experience in AOD sector (required).
• Knowledge and capacity to implement comprehensive AOD interventions.
• Experience in liaising with other community service organisations for the development of on-going relationships and referral protocols beneficial to client support.

Why are we an employer of choice? We offer:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• NFP Salary Packaging Benefit ($15,900 Tax Free Benefit)
• 6 Mental Health Days (coming soon!)
• Health and Wellbeing Program (WHEREFIT)
• Close to Public Transport / or Free Off Street Parking

If you’re AOD experienced and looking to work for an organisation that is truly making a difference in the community, one person at a time, please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Bill Crews Charitable Trust and the Exodus Foundation are separate but co-operating entities. Both collaborate to meet the services and programs delivered under the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation brand name.

All Bill Crews Foundation employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to comply with relevant booster vaccinations approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required prior to commencing this role.

Applicants must hold work rights for Australia, and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Working With Children Check and Police Check as part of their employment.