• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Competitive sector remuneration and salary packaging benefits
• Full-time, Maximum term position until 30 June 2026
• Based in Horsham, Relocation assistance available if required

About the opportunity

The clinician will provide expert-based psycho-social clinical assessment and treatment to consumers seeking services under the Step Thru Care program, that are evidence based and/or best practise and that enhance the person’s recovery from a chronic mental illness and/or dual diagnosis.

All levels of care will be accessible via Telehealth, digital and face-to-face sessions that can be accessible in the Horsham Hub and outreach capacity across the Wimmera/Grampians.

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About the program

STEPTHRU CARE – Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) model was designed to address co-occurring AOD and mental health support needs, in conjunction with independent AOD and mental health needs.

Step Thru Care encompasses four key services aligned with a stepped care approach:

1. Drug and Alcohol Services
2. Low Intensity Mental Health Services
3. Structured Psychological Therapies
4. High Intensity Mental Health Treatment and Care Coordination

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary level qualifications in an allied health discipline including social work, psychology, clinical counselling, Mental health nursing or Occupational therapy.
• In addition to tertiary qualifications, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Nurses must have completed additional mental health specific training or endorsement in mental health.
• Preferred- Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Sound discipline knowledge, including the underlying principles of mental health recovery support, gained through experience, education and/or training.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements related to community mental health support services.
• Experience working with people with mental health conditions.

Get in touch

For more information or confidential discussion, please contact Tanya Aschenbrenner, Mental Health Services on 0418 726 840. (During business hours)

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please apply now by uploading the below as part of your application.

• Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role as per the position description.
• Current Resume

Shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.