Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 21st Jan 2022
- Regional VIC > South Geelong
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.
Odyssey House is partnering with UnitingCare ReGen to deliver integrated, person-centred, and evidence-based treatment services as the N&W Metro AOD Service, part of the Victorian AOD sector reforms. UnitingCare Regen works in partnership with individuals to set goals that will support change and improve wellbeing across different areas of their lives.
We are looking for a committed team player who enjoys working in a dynamic clinical environment involving case management and inter-service cooperation. Are you someone who will strive to help clients achieve their full potential and share in the collective responsibility to make a difference in the community? If so, this could be the role for you!
We are very interested in discussing with you, how you may be able to use your skills and experience within OHV to benefit our clients on their journey to recovery. We want to attract the best possible people whose values align strongly with those of OHV. If you want to make a real and profound difference to someone’s life, this could be the role for 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:
We also believe in giving people real flexibility in their work, and so our Workplace Flexibility policy* enables our staff to be great at work, and great at home too, with options of:
(*Flexibility agreements will vary based on role requirements).
And OHV employees also have access to generous employee benefits including:
The position is offered as a full time, 1.0 FTE, maximum term 12 month contract from the date of employment. The role is based at Barwon.
The Care & Recovery Co-ordination & Overdose Prevention Clinician is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, person-centred planning, care and recovery coordination outreach support and providing a range of counselling interventions, including comprehensive harm reduction interventions, complex case management and linkages with other services. The role will assist clients to change harmful behaviours resulting from problematic alcohol and other drug use.
To be successful in this role you will:
The full position description can be viewed HERE.
Click Apply Now to submit your application. Please do not apply via email.
Please remember to address your application to Ashleigh Quinn, Team Leader Intensive Services, and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Ashleigh Quinn on 0481 098 085 or at [email protected] using the subject line: AOD Clinician - Care & Recovery Co-ordination / Overdose Prevention enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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
Due to recent Victorian Government mandatory vaccination requirements for the health industry, all Odyssey House Victoria staff effective 15 October 2021 are required to hold full vaccination status. Evidence of full vaccination status 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.