AOD Clinician

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Make a Meaningful Difference: Drug and Alcohol Clinician at Western Health

Are you prepared to change lives in the vibrant community of Melbourne's west? Join Western Health, a premier public healthcare provider dedicated to delivering "Best Care" to our diverse population. Our foundation is built on the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety (CARES), nurturing an inclusive environment where every team member can flourish

About the Role

Step into the essential position of Drug and Alcohol Clinician within our Women's Therapeutic Day Program (WTDP) – a holistic, person-centred, and recovery-focused environment designed for women dealing with substance use

In this impactful role, you will:

  • Offer support to women as they work to address their substance use in a safe, therapeutic setting
  • Perform comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Assessments while providing individual case management and counselling
  • Lead psychoeducation groups on various topics, including life skills, relapse prevention, and harm minimisation
  • Establish critical connections and referrals to both internal and external community services
  • Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, offering services to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Child Protection

Our Drug Health Services prioritize harm reduction, empowering clients to choose their path to change

About You

We are looking for a qualified professional with experience in drug and alcohol counselling, psychology, or social work. To excel in this role, you should:

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, or an equivalent health-related discipline
  • Have a minimum of 2–3 years' experience in drug and alcohol or mental health services
  • Possess AOD-specific training (e.g., Cert IV AOD) or be in progress
  • Have experience working with individuals impacted by substance use and family violence
  • Exhibit excellent clinical skills, particularly in assessment, treatment planning, and health education
  • Hold a current Driver's Licence and a Working with Children Check

Why Join Us

  • Salary sacrificing options that could reduce your tax and increase your net salary
  • Enjoy shorter shifts, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work in certain roles, such as within Child Protection
  • Enhance your professional skills through diverse clinical experiences and collaborative efforts within one of the largest AOD services in the region
  • Work alongside a multidisciplinary team with strong connections to Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, and Psychology services
  • Support women and families in recovery across a variety of clinical settings, from hospital-based care to community and residential programs

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