Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love

• Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Permanent.
• Based at Werribee.
• $87,090.01 per annum FTE, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
• Will be provided with an OV Laptop & OV Mobile Phone.

About Odyssey Victoria

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey 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. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose

The AOD Clinician Forensic Group Programs, Counselling & Assessment is responsible for administering the Kickstart program, inclusive of groups (G24 and G42), Individual Programs (IP8 and IP15) and Kickstart Inductions.

Key areas of focus

• Provision of treatment services
• Professional Liaison and consultation
• Administration

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support services to individuals and their families, through evidence-based, therapeutic counselling and group work utilising an intersectional lens.
• Developing treatment plans and providing effective counselling interventions and assertive referrals to meet the individual needs of clients and their families, including those with complex needs.
• Collaborating with the leadership team to plan and facilitate the Kickstart groups program
• Collaborating with the leadership team to plan and facilitate the Choices groups program (up to 4x sessions per year)
• Collaborating with the Kickstart Admin team to communicate with CCOs and other treatment providers regarding a client’s journey through the Kickstart process.
• Providing generalist AOD counselling (both Forensic and non-forensic) as needed
• Considering the needs of and identifying any risks to vulnerable children, working with families to develop safety plans, and facilitating referrals to partner Child First and Family service agents when indicated
• Creating and maintaining sound working relationships/ partnerships with local corrections staff and departments
• Communicating with individual stakeholders in a timely manner regarding a client’s progress
• Maintaining up-to-date progress notes, case files and data entry in a timely, confidential and professional manner.

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

Who are WE looking for?

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

1. Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary/Degree qualification e.g., in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences with experience and/or an Associate Diploma with substantial experience.
2. Certificate IV or above level AOD competencies*, as well as competencies in dual diagnosis (or working towards completing within the first 12 months of employment) * (Refer Appendix A)
3. Experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis clients.
4. Experience with therapeutic approaches such as: Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, Community Reinforcement Approaches.
5. Demonstrated understanding of community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm.
6. Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders, and other service providers.
7. Proven ability to work with a range of people and organisations (including specific client groups such as Aboriginal, CALD and Forensic clients) in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.
8. A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the ability to take appropriate individual and team responsibility for the welfare of clients.

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

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OV 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 to upskill your clinical capabilities.
• 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 Judith Watson and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Judith Watson, Coordinator, Therapeutic Day Rehabilitation & Forensic Group Programs on [email protected] using the subject line: AOD Clinician - Forensic Group Facilitation Counselling Assessment enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0408 228 577.

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 OV 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

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV 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 OV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey 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 Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees