Is this you?

• Skilled assessor looking for a meaningful role where you can impact the lives of people with dual diagnoses?  
• Seeking a rewarding role with competitive perks, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive organisation that values your growth and wellbeing?
• Make a positive difference in a new program for clients recently released from immigration detention.

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!

What ACSO can offer you

• Full time, permanent position available. Sydney location!
• $93,860 - $98,128 base salary + 11% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Phone, laptop, and provisions to help set you up at home
• Learning and development opportunities – including access to ACSO’s leadership development program and a dedicated leadership coach. In house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• Flexible working arrangements – includes options for an accrued day off or compressed hours, and the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid model
• Career progression opportunities - leadership development programs and coaching, opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs
• Wellbeing initiatives – such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!
• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

About the role

The Dual Diagnosis Clinician will be responsible for providing dual diagnosis interventions for clients recently released from immigration detention. The Dual Diagnosis Clinician will work with people experiencing high prevalence mental health disorders and/or substance related issues.

The Dual Diagnosis Clinician will hold case load and support clients by gathering information through assessment, if necessary, formulating findings and recommendations, utilising strong report writing skills, developing realistic model of care plans, and delivering evidence based dual diagnosis interventions. The Dual Diagnosis Clinician will engage with key stakeholders (internal and external) to continue to deliver on participant outcomes.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree level qualification in a relevant health discipline such as Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences, OR, Diploma level qualification with experience
• Certificate IV, or higher qualification, in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or have at minimum completed the core competencies, along with equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years prior experience in the AOD sector and Mental Health sector including the delivery of treatment interventions and therapeutic approaches.
• Ability to work with challenging clients and complex issues, preferably in the AOD, forensic or Mental Health fields.
• Strong demonstrated experience in providing evidenced-based counselling (e.g., Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, etc.) to clients tailored through assessment and formulation of client centred treatment planning.
• A contemporary understanding and approach in working with individuals who have co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues (i.e., dual diagnosis) or other co-occurring complexities (e.g., ABI and other disabilities)
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development, safety, and managing your self-care
• Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplined teams and ability to manage conflict professionally.
• Ability to assertively communicate and advocate for best practice whilst maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• An ability to adhere to policy and procedure such as privacy, confidentiality and workplace health and safety.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team under the direction of a supervisor.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Desirable

• Experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities (CALD)
• Experience working with clients in contact with or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system.

How to Apply

If you think you’d be a great fit – we’d love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.

To learn more about this position, please contact Tim Stevenson, Program Manager, on 0499 306 226.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.