Forensic Clinician

Full Time or Part Time (0.

8 FTE), Maximum Term role based at Port Philip Prison:

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17.

5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits:

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Make a difference in the lives of people experiencing harms associated with substance use

About the opportunity:

Working as Forensic AOD Clinician, this position is designed to deliver group-based intervention and individual support to clients who are housed at Port Phillip Prison.

The purpose of this position is to reduce AOD related harms with a focus on the relationship between the prisoner's substance use and offending behaviour.

You will also play a critical role in the provision of effective forensic AOD treatment through comprehensive assessments and treatment services using contemporary, evidenced-based models of offender behaviour, such as the Risk Need Responsivity Model and Good Lives Model.

The role will also:

• Deliver effective AOD treatment and psychoeducational group programs for prisoners
• Undertake intensive therapeutic individual AOD and offence related counselling for prisoners
• Ensure all programs are delivered in accordance with the Justice Health Quality Framework
• Develop linkages and work closely with G4S and Prison partner services

View the position description here**
What's on offer:Join an organisation where we don't just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to
push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to a
SCHADS Level 4 salary and superannuation, you'll also receive
17.5% leave loading and access to the full
$15,900 salary packaging benefits.

There is also an option for additional
purchased
leave to increase your annual leave entitlements. Uniting also
offer 10-week's paid parental leave as well as
staff discount at our Childcare/Kindergarten services.

About you:

You will have a relevant qualification/s in health and/or welfare tertiary qualification, such as Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences, as well as:

• Relevant qualifications health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences
• Current Victorian drivers' license
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment.
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Significant experience in AOD, a strong understanding of therapeutic AOD and Mental Health interventions, and a proven ability to work with a wide range of people and organisations.

How to apply:

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.

• 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._

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