The Opportunity:

First Step is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Reset Life program as Primary Therapist!

This program offers the opportunity to make significant and lasting change in the lives of people ready to take the next step in their AOD treatment program. It offers an exceptional opportunity to add a unique treatment modality to your existing portfolio of experience.

The right person will have an attitude of unconditional positive regard for co-workers and clients, an open mind and a willingness to ‘go the extra mile.’ You will be excited to develop new skills and inspired by the opportunity to deliver this dynamic treatment option for clients. Most importantly you will thrive on working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Primary Therapist: About the Role

The Primary Therapist, ResetLife, will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team whose role will be to implement the ResetLife program for individuals in recovery from complex and problematic alcohol and other drugs use.

The primary therapist will utilise a range of treatment interventions including Assessment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychoeducation in the delivery of this integrated, curriculum-based ResetLife Program. These interventions will be used in both individual and group treatment sessions.

The success of the program is contingent upon adherence to both the structural and clinical fidelity of the treatment. This will include: utilisation of the manualised treatment materials; consistent scheduling and facilitation of all individual and group sessions; collection of weekly random drug/alcohol screens; monitoring of group size; utilisation of peers as co-leaders (when appropriate); and ensuring clients remain engaged through active follow-up.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Qualification: Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the required competencies

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the delivery of clinical interventions (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, etc) with people and families experiencing complex alcohol and other drugs use
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the physiology of addiction
• Advanced group facilitation skills
• Proven ability to effectively work with people and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs use in a respectful, compassionate and positive manner

Relevant tertiary qualifications desired but not essential.

Please note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement

Terms:

• This position is offered as a full time position until end of June 2023 and ongoing is subject to continued federal funding.
• Competitive Salary Sacrifice options apply.

For the full position description see document attached.

ABOUT FIRST STEP:

First Step is an addiction & mental health outpatient clinic that has been operating in the City of Port Phillip for over 20 years. Our uniquely multi-disciplinary treatment model seeks to support people via incremental, whole of life improvements including in the areas of physical health, mental health, social wellbeing & legal support. We strive to be highly accessible, providing services free of charge and without referral for our cohort, many of whom have highly complex histories that may include out of home care, early school leaving, abuse and neglect.

The First Step family of practitioners extends to GPs, hepatitis C specialists, mental health nurses, drug and alcohol workers, psychologists, care coordinators, caseworkers, educators and psychiatrists. Uniquely, we also boast a fully integrated pro-bono legal clinic for clients engaged in treatment at First Step.

First Step is committed to the philosophy of harm minimisation and is excited to include a treatment modality that caters to those ready to extend their treatment goals.

At First Step we believe that everybody deserves every chance to turn their lives around.