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• Leading AOD Community Services Organisation
• Work within a culture committed to supporting a dedicated values-led workforce
• Competitive salary for a SCHADS level 4 role, plus superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging benefits
• Full time parental leave position

Odyssey House Victoria 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 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 seeking a motivated Senior Clinician in the AOD field to undertake family reunification work. This role would be well suited to a person with a social work, counselling or psychology background. This is a real opportunity for people who are good at what they do and care about making a difference in a senior clinician role, and for those who want to expand their career by becoming part of an enthusiastic team of skilled professionals. We want to attract the best possible people whose values align strongly with those of Odyssey House.

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 4 classification. The position is a parental leave backfill position and is offered as a full time, maximum term contract to 22 April 2022. The role is based in Footscray and requires travel between sites across the North West Catchment including Broadmeadows and Melton. The Family Reunification AOD program provides AOD assessments, case management and counselling to parents where completion of AOD treatment is one of the conditions included in family reunification orders. The key purpose of the role is to improve timely access to the AOD treatment required within the timeframes specified in family reunification orders.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Provide high quality engagement, assessment and treatment services to individuals and their families through evidence-based, therapeutic counselling and group work
• Have excellent attention to detail with well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Be approachable and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess experience in developing treatment plans and providing effective AOD counselling

More information

The full position description and instructions about how to apply can be found at odyssey.org.au/work-with-us/careers-at-odyssey. 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 Taran Dhillon, Programs Coordinator on 0424 361 596 or at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Family Reunification AOD 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