• Full-time, Permanent.
• Based at Richmond.
• $87,090.01 per annum, plus super.
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options.
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enables genuine work life balance.

Our values are: Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love

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.

Role Purpose:

The key purpose of the position is to support in the preadmission stage of the residential treatment program, supporting their access to residential treatment in a Therapeutic Community to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use, fostering the process of mutual self-help recovery.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate teamwork, positive “can-do” attitude and be able to collaborate with multiple agencies.

This position will be required to rotate to our Therapeutic Community (based in Lower Plenty) for up to 6-months for the purpose of multi-skilling and developing a comprehensive understanding of our Residential Services program as Therapeutic Community.

Key areas of focus:

• Client Engagement
• Administration
• Case Management
• Quality

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participate in information session (providing specific information about the residential facility including processes and expectations of living in the facility).
• Check in with clients (noting clients current drug use, medical concerns, medication, and legal status).
• Provide clients with psychoeducation regarding safety/harm reduction whilst living in the wider community.
• Discuss and assess psycho-social factors noting any risk factors and liaising with admission team regarding an immediate concern.
• Participate in appointments with clients (clarifying client information).
• Communicate referral process to the client and answer client queries regarding their assessments.
• Admit clients through processes of documentation/legal paperwork.
• Formulate assessments (noting relevant information, particularly any current risks factors or concerns).
• Complete admission day paperwork.
• Undertake data entry-logging client information onto the database accessible to the residential facility.
• Contribute to therapy team reviews, case reviews and other staff meetings.
• Participate and support reviews of standards in the TC.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

Who are WE looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Clinician to support residents throughout their treatment.

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience:

• Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related degree/tertiary qualification with one-years’ experience or an Associate Diploma with relevant experience.
• Cert IV in Alcohol or Other Drugs and/or a degree in Health, Mental Health, or Allied Health with a minimum of the AOD Skill Set for Health Professionals (or commitment to obtain one of these within 12 months of employment).*
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
• The ability to work with difficult and demanding clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be open to giving and receiving feedback, and recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
• Ability to take initiative and capacity to work independently, adapting to changing organisational needs.
• A comprehensive understanding of alcohol and drug substance abuse and an understanding of residential rehabilitation services.
• Strong organisational and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a consultative approach to addressing issues.
• Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with a wide variety of agencies and individuals at various levels.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE.

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OHV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OHV will invest in the staff’s professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).
The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

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 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.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Rosario Campione and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Rosario Campione Team Leader – Admissions on, [email protected], using the subject line: AOD Clinician - Admissions enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0481 478 499.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

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.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.