About Us - Southern Dual Diagnosis Service, Dandenong

Monash Health is excited to announce several opportunities for AOD Support Workers to be part of the team at the Southern Dual Diagnosis Service;

• A unique and exciting opportunity to work across sectors
• Full time and Part Time opportunities available
• Become part of an innovative and passionate team

The Southern Dual Diagnosis Service covers the whole of the Southern Metropolitan region which is broadly divided into Adult and Youth service provision. The service's aim is to improve treatment outcomes for individuals who have a co-existing mental health and substance use issue. Our high functioning multidisciplinary team works from Thomas Street Dandenong and sits within the Monash Health Drug and Alcohol Service, within the Mental Health Program of Monash Health.

About You

You are a dedicated and accomplished Mental Health/AOD worker who can demonstrate the requirements for the position as outlined below. You enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and are truly passionate about improving treatment outcomes for individuals who have a co-existing mental health and substance use concerns. You also:

• Have a minimum of several years experience in a Mental Health
• Have experience/knowledge in Alcohol and other Drugs sector
• Have excellent communication and time management skills
• Demonstrate the ability to build rapport with a range of individuals, teams and diverse stakeholders

What you need:

• Relevant qualification as outlined in the Position Description
• Demonstrated experience in mental health/drug and alcohol settings
• Relevant working visa if required
• Driver's Licence

Monash Health is a great place to work

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted when submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). Please click 'Apply Now' to be redirected.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call:

Mpilwenhle Mthunzi - Director of Clinical Operations

t: 0405833469

e: [email protected] using the subject line: Drug & Alcohol Support Workers - Dual Diagnosis Service enquiry via EthicalJobs.