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• Full-time, Permanent.
• Based at Richmond
• $99,631.02 per annum, 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 Family Support Clinician works with families, loved ones and significant others (family members) of potential and existing residents of OVs three Therapeutic Communities (TCs). The position acts as a contact point for family members, provides support, information and referral. The purpose of the role is to ensure that families are supported throughout the Residential Rehab process- before admission to Rehab, during the early stages and through to the final stages of rehab as the resident returns to their community and home.

Key areas of focus:

• Family Support
• Service Development
• Teamwork
• Networks

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Provide education to individuals and groups about the TC and the TC process and the family role in support.
• Provide a point of contact for family members so that concerns, queries, complaints can be addressed.
• Provide family support groups at key stages of the rehab process including preparation for admission and preparation for leaving
• Refer families to relevant support services such as SHARC and Mental Health and Wellbeing Connects for ongoing support and services.
• Utilise client engagement strategies that are flexible and include a collaborative approach within a broader AOD team, with other services and with family members.
• Provide services that are MARAM aligned, and family violence informed.
• Participate in single session family work with other clinicians as required
• Engage with families and residents to discover family support needs and develop innovative responses to these which become part of the service offering.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes, case files and data entry in a confidential and professional manner.
• Attending team meetings, clinical supervision & training as scheduled.

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…

• Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related tertiary/degree qualification with experience and/or an Associate Diploma with substantial experience.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the required competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment).* (Refer Appendix A)
• Skills and training in counselling, family work, group work, case management.
• An understanding of the difficulties families of clients with co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug disorders are facing.
• Skills in the management and treatment of persons with co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug disorders
• Ability to liaise and communicate productively with a wide variety of people from all levels across the family, mental health, alcohol and other drug, and allied health and welfare sectors.
• Proven skills in record keeping, report writing, maintaining client files.
• Sound computer literacy.
• Proven ability to coordinate tasks.

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 Anne Cox and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Anne Cox, Executive Manager Residential Programs on [email protected] or 0403 192 440.

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.