Ref# WIN27

• Make a difference to people’s lives
• Work close to home in a 40 acre country residential style setting
• $43.67 - $45.63 per hour, dependent on experience
• Generous Salary Packaging options available
• 12 month fixed term, full time (1.0 FTE) role (mid February 2020 – mid Feb 2021)

Windana is a major provider of alcohol and other drug treatment services in Victoria. Our aim is to offer holistic, innovative services to our client group, and we encourage staff and clients to work in partnership.  The value of community is intrinsic to our culture and promotes a sense of purpose and hope for the future.

The Therapeutic Community (TC) residents rehabilitate by exploring their own life experiences and learning from the experience and insights of others. In education, therapy, and workgroups which form the basis of the daily routine everyone has an opportunity to explore new ways of experiencing life. The TC is all about change and growth in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Located 75kms east of Melbourne, on a 40-acre property, residents live in self-contained houses in a campus-style setting.

The program is delivered through four different phases over a period of 6-12 months. Residents of all phases live together in shared accommodation across five separate houses to support each other through the program.

The Senior Therapist will provide assessment, education and therapy to residents predominantly within a group setting. This position will work with residents entering the Therapeutic Community to ensure they are prepared and engaged for ongoing treatment. Specialist skills of the Senior Therapist may be employed across the Therapeutic Community and Aftercare programs to ensure the best outcomes for residents.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Diploma level qualification in AOD, health, social or the behavioural science field and/or extensive relevant experience
• Knowledge of and experience in the drug and alcohol service system and the range of treatment options available, including knowledge of principles of harm minimisation as these relate to illicit drug use.
• Significant experience in group therapy facilitation
• Demonstrated ability in Case management
• The ability to discern and prioritise needs of clients and to ensure the most useful and appropriate information, intervention or referral options are offered
• High level of clinical assessment skill 

Position Description:

To be considered, applications must address the selection criteria contained in the Position Description available on our website (windana.org.au/jobs)