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• Leading AOD Community Services Organisation
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options
• Make a difference to people’s lives in a client facing role
• Above award salary, plus superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging benefits

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

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a committed team player who enjoys working in a dynamic clinical environment involving case management and inter-service cooperation. Are you someone who will strive to help clients achieve their full potential and share in the collective responsibility to make a difference in the community? If so, this could be the role for you!

What we can give YOU!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best. We believe in giving people real flexibility in their work.

Our Workplace Flexibility policy enables our staff to be great at work, and great at home too! OHV employees have access to generous employee benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum
• Flexible work arrangements including 48/52 purchased leave
• A vast array of training and professional development opportunities
• A progressive workplace culture committed to making your workplace experience an engaging and rewarding one

The position

The role is a SCHADS level 3 classified role. The position is offered as a full-time fixed term contract to 30 June 2023, with possibility of extension if funding allows. The position is based in Barwon, Geelong.

The Care & Recovery Co-ordination & Overdose Prevention Clinician is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, person-centred planning, care and recovery coordination outreach support and providing a range of counselling interventions, including comprehensive harm reduction interventions, complex case management and linkages with other services. The role will assist clients to change harmful behaviours resulting from problematic alcohol and other drug use.

A day in the life of this position includes: providing high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support services to individuals and their families through case management, outreach , developing treatment plans and providing assertive referrals to meet the individual needs of clients and their families, consulting with other services to develop and support the provision of recovery and harm reduction orientated treatment.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have excellent attention to detail
• Possess well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Be approachable and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Be a team player who is supportive of your colleagues
• Be driven by your moral values, which will be aligned to those of Odyssey House

More information

The full position description and instructions about how to apply can be found by clicking apply now.

Please note: applications will only be accepted via the Odyssey House Victoria website. Please do not apply via recruitment websites or via email.

Please remember to include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact David Martin, AOD Team Leader Barwon on 0466 492 322 or at [email protected], using the subject line: Care & Recovery Co-ordination & Overdose Prevention Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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