Aod/dual Diagnosis Clinician

**Date Posted**:

- June 13, 2024
**The **Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals** is community-led and integrated through a partnership between us at **Inspiro, Wellways, Eastern Health**, and **Oonah**.

The focus of the Locals is on care and support for people who are experiencing mental health concerns - including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug treatment and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters.

The AoD/Dual diagnosis clinician will form part of the **Towards Change Team**, playing a vital role in the ongoing mental health reform initiatives in Victoria led by Wellways and its partners. As a member of a growing service system, this role is dedicated to placing the community at the forefront of the Yarra Ranges Mental Health and Wellbeing Local.

The AoD/Dual Diagnosis clinician will draw upon their expertise working with adults (aged 26 and over) experiencing co-occurring **mental health and AOD challenges**. Committed to enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of individuals accessing services at the Local, you will work within a harm-minimisation, recovery-oriented model to provide counselling, comprehensive assessment, and individualised treatment plans for people experiencing a range of mental health issues, and where appropriate, their families, carers, and supporters.

The role is **ongoing** and we have both **part time **and** full time **positions available**, **based mainly at our Lilydale site, plus other sites as required (Yarra Junction and Belgrave).

Come and join our values-based, community organisation - being **Friendly, Client** **Centred and Local** are who we are and what we’re about.

**About the role**:
Our partnership with Wellways, Eastern Health, and Oonah is committed to the delivery of a range of **mental health and addiction supports and interventions** tailored to the unique needs of the Yarra Ranges community.

Our approach prioritises Lived/Living Experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership and participation, forming the foundations of our work. This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Your commitment involves tailoring the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service to be attuned to the unique needs of the community, placing the community’s perspective at the core of every decision.

**Position Responsibilities**:
**In the role you will**:

- Conduct integrated dual diagnosis and person-centred assessments, including risk assessments, for individuals seeking support from the Local.
- Utilise statewide AOD assessment tools, along with other relevant assessment tools and outcome measures as required by the Local.
- Provide high quality engagement and supports to individuals and their families where appropriate.
- Develop individualised care plans ensuring participants’ access to the broad range of supports available in the Local and externally.
- Participate in case conferencing, secondary consultations and review meetings as needed.
- Provide brief intervention, crisis management and relapse prevention, utilising a harm reduction approach.
- Participate in care coordination practices that support the participant’s journey through relevant treatment services.
- Complete assessments, reports and documentation to a high standard and in a timely manner and maintain accurate and up to date participant files.
- Work with individuals holistically and contextually, considering systems, institutions, families, cultures, communities, and ethnicity.
- Maintain close networks and relationships with the AOD sector to provide participants seamless experiences of accessing other AOD services and supports, where needed.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to contribute to service and team development and the promotion of the Local and its services.

**About You**:

- Demonstrated use of harm minimisation approaches
- Demonstrated experience delivering integrated dual diagnosis treatment
- Comprehensive understanding of the AOD sector and available supports
- Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams towards best possible client health outcomes
- Demonstrated high level of self-awareness and ability to engage in reflective practice
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, that convey warmth and openness.

**You will also have**:

- Tertiary qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs or related discipline - or minimum Diploma AOD or post graduate Certificate in AOD
- Certificate IV in AOD essential (Or AOD core competencies)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role
- Willingness to learn and adapt to technology platforms relevant to the position
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
- meet the position requirements,
- undertake a current National or International Police Record Check,
- hold an