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Support Co-ordinator - Intensive Outpatient Program

The First Step Program

The Organisation:

*Note that this position will expire as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

First Step is an addiction & mental health outpatient clinic that has been operating in the City of Port Phillip for over 20 years. Our whole-of-person treatment philosophy seeks to support clients in as many areas of their lives as possible including their physical, mental and social wellbeing. 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.

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

The Opportunity:

First Step is looking for an exceptional individual to join a team in the delivery of an abstinence-based treatment program called ResetLife.

This role will offer the opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside experienced practitioners in a group therapy environment. To succeed in this role you will possess an attitude of unconditional positive regard towards both co-workers and clients, an open mind and a willingness to ‘go the extra mile.’ You will be excited to develop new skills and be inspired by the opportunity to deliver a new treatment option to clients. Most importantly you will thrive on working in a highly collaborative setting.

This is a rare opportunity for the right individual to learn from the team of highly experienced addiction medicine practitioners of First Step that includes: doctors, mental health nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, caseworkers and lawyers among others.

NB: Initially this role is offered on a part time contract basis (6 months) EFT 0.6 with the possibility of extension pending ongoing funding.

Competitive salary sacrificing benefits apply.

First Step is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe and nurturing work environment for people of all backgrounds, genders, religions, sexualities, ethnicities or any other factor.

A position description is attached.

Please apply ASAP.

Note: First Step is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe and nurturing work environment for people of all backgrounds, genders, religions, sexualities, ethnicities or any other factor.

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