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• Full-time, Fixed term until February 2026 (parental leave backfill)
• Based at Lower Plenty
• $87,090.01 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

About Odyssey House Victoria

Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About our Therapeutic Community – Lower Plenty

OHV’s adult residential rehabilitation program at Lower Plenty provides live-in treatment for individuals, couples and parents with their children (aged 0-12 years old). Operating as a therapeutic community, the values-based program provides a structured environment where staff work together to help people make changes and choices on their pathway to recovery.

Role Purpose

The key purpose of the position is to support clients in residential treatment in establishing healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use, fostering the process of mutual self-help recovery.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate teamwork, empathy and work within a strengths-based approach.

This position maybe required to rotate to our Admissions Team (based in Richmond) for up to 6-months for the purpose of multi-skilling and developing a comprehensive understanding of our Residential Services program as Therapeutic Community.

Key areas of focus

• Case Management
• Program Development and Treatment Activities
• Networking
• Quality

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct client planning groups to develop individual recovery plans (IRPs)
• Ensure high quality case management and timely record keeping.
• Contribute to therapy team reviews, case reviews and other staff meetings.
• Facilitate client admissions through:
  • Assessing client suitability
  • Participating in preparation and support groups
  • Consulting with other services
  • Supporting senior residents during the admission process
• Contribute to the development and implementation of program modules.
• Plan, implement and/or facilitate other treatment activities such as communiqués, action meetings and special activities.
• Contribute to the TC by participating in/supervising selected social/recreational activities and modelling appropriate behaviour.
• Assist in the appropriate referral and conjoint treatment of clients with specific or specialist needs and in the development of appropriate inter-agency protocols.
• Actively use and promote the Business Management System (BMS) and ISO Quality assurance standards.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

Who are WE looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Clinician to support residents throughout their treatment.

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience…

1. Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related degree/tertiary qualification with one-years’ experience or an Associate Diploma with relevant experience.
2. Cert IV in Alcohol or Other Drugs and/or a degree in Health, Mental Health, or Allied Health with a minimum of the AOD Skill Set for Health Professionals (or commitment to obtain one of these within 12 months of employment). See Appendix A*
3. Demonstrated ability to engage clients in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
4. The ability to work with difficult and demanding clients.
5. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be open to giving and receiving feedback, and recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
6. Ability to take initiative and capacity to work independently, adapting to changing organisational needs.
7. A comprehensive understanding of alcohol and drug substance abuse and an understanding of residential rehabilitation services.
8. Strong organisational and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a consultative approach to addressing issues.
9. Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with a wide variety of agencies and individuals at various levels.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE.

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OHV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OHV will invest in the staff’s professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).
The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Freya Carson and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Freya Carson, Team Leader – Clinical on, fcarson@odyssey.org.au using the subject line: AOD Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs or 03 9430 1865.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.