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• Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing
• Based at Lower Plenty
• $83,941.88 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 this opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Clinician to join our residential program in Lower Plenty and support our LGBTIQ+ residents in their journey.

You will be responsible in providing specialist and culturally safe LGBTIQ+ inclusive and responsive support as part of the Therapeutic Community Clinical Team. You will also contribute to interventions which address underlying AOD and other issues for LGBTIQ+ residents through case management, administration, group facilitation and engagement.

Key areas of focus

• Teamwork
• Clinical
• Provision of Treatment Services
• Program Development and Treatment Activities
• Networking
• Quality

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support Clinical Team members in their resident understanding and decision making from a LGBTIQ+ culturally safe and intersectional viewpoint.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of treatment and other activities through a LGBTIQ+ lens.
• Facilitate therapy groups and individual counselling sessions.
• Deliver LGBTIQ+ therapy and education groups.
• Support the staff and senior residents during admission of LGBTIQ+ residents.
• Coordinate LGBTIQ+ cultural events and outings.
• Develop relationships with the LGBTIQ+ community services sector.
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of quality assurance systems and processes including the Rainbow Tick accreditation and “Community of Community” reviews.

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

A week in the role

If you were here last week, you would have:

• Facilitated group therapy for residents.
• Participated in clinical conversations to support the recovery and behavioural change for LGBTQI+ residents.
• Worked alongside senior residents and staff to support junior residents new to the Therapeutic Community.
• Attended a community day with all residents and staff and participated in group walk/run/roll and picnic in the park.
• Enjoyed a delicious lunch with the wider team and residents, prepared by the kitchen team.

Key Selection Criteria

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Clinician to ensure a culturally safe environment and enhance engagement with our LGBTIQ+ staff, volunteers and residents.

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Tertiary qualification with on years’ experience, and/or an Associate Diploma in Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health, or Allied Health with relevant experience.
• Completion of the AOD Skill Set for Health Professionals (or commitment to obtain one of these within 12 months of employment). Staff will be fully supported in obtaining the skillset. * (Refer Appendix A)
• Self- identified as belonging to one of the LGBTIQ+ communities.
• Excellent case management skills and the ability to work with complex clients.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be open to giving and receiving feedback, and recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of high-quality therapeutic service delivery, coupled with a strong theoretical and evidence-based practice in the principles of recovery, and a commitment to community education and health promotion.
• High-level stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Well-developed capacity to continuously review and make responsive changes where needed to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, balance competing demands and priorities work effectively.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, 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, school-orientated part-year hours and 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 by clicking "Apply Now" (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, [email protected] using the subject line: AOD Clinician - LGBTIQ+ enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0403 849 101.

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 which may be prior to the application deadline, 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.