• Full Time, Maximum Term (3-month contract with possible extension)
• Make a difference in the lives of individuals facing addiction and homelessness challenges
• SCHCADS Level 5 pay rates

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Senior AOD Clinician to join our dedicated team in Geelong. This autonomous role is a part of the Towards Home Plus Team, a joint initiative led by NEAMI and partnered with Launch Housing, Uniting AOD, Mental Health & Carer Services, Bolton Clarke and Melbourne City Mission.

The role also offers a holistic, assertive outreach support service to people who are homeless and rough sleepers. It provides intensive, flexible, responsive, client focused support featuring a multidisciplinary team approach with the aim of assisting clients to successfully sustain housing, improve physical and mental health and develop connections within the local community.

View the position description here.

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increaseyourtake-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program and flexible working arrangements with a monthly ADO (accrued day off)

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences. 
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment).
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment).
• Significant experience working with AOD or dual diagnosis clients. 
• Demonstrated skills and experience providing drug and alcohol assessment, assertive outreach, counselling and case management activities.  
• A demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the key issues affecting those experiencing homelessness or that are at risk of homelessness. 

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity or for further information, please contact Sara Voegtline, Team Leader – Coordination & Support on 0427 165 793.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: vt.uniting.org. 

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.

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.