• Leading AOD Community Services Organisation
• Work within a culture committed to supporting a dedicated values-led workforce
• Make a difference to people’s lives in a client facing role
• $65,594 to $70,332, negotiable, plus super, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging benefits

Odyssey House Victoria 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. Odyssey House is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) 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.

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Who we are looking for

We are looking for individuals with experience in AOD work or those with transferable skills in providing high quality engagement, assessment, and counselling services to individuals and their families. Odyssey House acknowledges the challenges of working with clients who experience multiple complexities, and will provide clinical training, reflective supervision, and structured support to the team. We are looking for experienced, skilled, driven, and compassionate people who want to excel in their chosen career and genuinely care about their community. We are interested in discussing how you may be able to use your skills and experience within Odyssey House Victoria.

We want to attract the best possible people whose values align strongly with those of Odyssey House. Are you willing to work together to make a difference to someone’s life?

What we can give YOU!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best. We believe in giving people real flexibility in their work. Our Workplace Flexibility policy enables our staff to be great at work, and great at home too! OHV employees have access to generous employee benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum
• Flexible work arrangements including 48/52 purchased leave
• A vast array of training and professional development opportunities
• A progressive workplace culture committed to making your workplace experience an engaging and rewarding one

The position

The position is offered as a full time, maximum term contract to 30 June 2023, with the possibility of extension if funding allows. The role is based at the North West Metro AOD office located in Preston and covers off on the North Catchment. This position is an embedded role, and the clinician will be co-located at a Uniting led site.

The key purpose of the AOD Clinician: Counselling and Assessment position is to provide high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support services to individuals and their families, through evidence-based, therapeutic counselling and group work. This position reports to the Programs Coordinator.

A day in the life of this position includes:

• Conducting assessments
• Contributing to clinical reviews
• Developing treatment plans
• Making assertive referrals to other services
• Providing interventions to help clients reduce the harms of their substance use
• Providing clients with post treatment support plans
• Collaborating with other services involved in clients’ care
• Maintaining contemporaneous case notes

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have excellent attention to detail
• Possess well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Be approachable and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Be a team player who is supportive of your colleagues
• Be driven by your moral values, which will be aligned to those of Odyssey House

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application click Apply Now.

The full position description can be found below.

Please remember to address your application to Taran Dhillon, Programs Coordinator, and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Taran Dhillon on 0424 361 596, or at [email protected] using the subject line: AOD Clinician - Counselling & Assessment 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.

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