• Part Time (0.8FTE), Maximum Term role (until 30 June 2025)
• SCHADS Level 5 role + Super + Leave loading
• Make a difference in the lives of people experiencing harms associated with substance use

About the opportunity

At the Whittlesea Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, we walk alongside people, providing a compassionate, recovery-oriented approach to address recovery goals, reduce harm, and improve quality of life. The team are big believers in breaking down barriers and working collaboratively to achieve best outcomes that really matter.

The exciting role of Senior AOD Clinician will work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality specialised AOD interventions, assessment, and treatment planning through an intersectional and trauma-informed lens. In addition, you'll play a vital role in shifting the landscape of service provision by supporting the integration of AOD and Mental Health within the service and supporting a strong lived experience workforce.

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What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $49.28 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• A hybrid work environment that will provide at least one day work from home (if preferred) and a range of other flexible work options.

About you

You will have a relevant qualification/s in health and/or welfare tertiary qualification, such as Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences as well as a Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment.

You will also bring:

• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment).
• Demonstrated understanding of community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm. 
• Proven ability to work with a range of people and organisations (including specific work groups such as Aboriginal, CALD and Forensic clients). 
• Significant experience in AOD, a strong understanding of therapeutic AOD and Mental Health interventions, and a proven ability to work with a wide range of people and organisations. 

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Sara Voegtline, Team Leader on 0427 165 793 or via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Senior AOD Clinician, Mental Health Hub enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

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.