Youth Outreach Clinician

**Company Description** For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.**
We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.
Join us and be part of a team that delivers **Altogether Better Care** - because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.
- ** Location**: Ringwood, on the lands of the Wurundjeri People + outreach

**Job Type**: 0.9 FTE, maximum-term until 21st June 2026
- ** Compensation**:$51.23 negotiable + 11.5% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

**Reach young people where they are - and support them to get where they want to be.**

At Each, we believe that every young person deserves access to support that's non-judgmental, responsive, and led by their own goals and needs. As a **Youth Outreach Clinician**, you'll work flexibly and compassionately with young people experiencing challenges around alcohol and other drug use, mental health, and family relationships.

**Your role, your impact**

No two days will be the same. You'll be out and about, meeting young people in community settings such as schools or their homes, and providing counselling, brief interventions, and care coordination. You'll:

- Deliver trauma-informed, harm-reduction focused counselling and support
- Work flexibly to meet young people where they're most comfortable
- Coordinate care with a wide range of services to ensure wrap-around support
- Help clients build on their strengths and connect with the resources that matter to them
- Advocate for young people and support them through crisis and recovery
- Accurately document your work and contribute to program development and evaluation

**Who we're looking for**

You're a values-driven, youth-focused clinician who builds trust easily and brings a calm, considered presence to complex situations. You'll have:

- A solid understanding of AOD frameworks and youth-specific risk factors
- A trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe approach
- Experience engaging young people with a wide range of needs and backgrounds
- The ability to manage ethically complex, crisis-driven situations
- Strong boundaries and emotional resilience
- Excellent communication, administrative, and tech skills

**What you'll bring**

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

- A degree in Counselling (or higher)
- Minimum AOD Skill Set (additional qualifications such as Cert IV Youth Work, Advanced Diploma in AOD, Social Work, or Psychology highly regarded)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- A current driver's license and ability to travel for outreach (including transporting clients)
- Competency (or willingness to complete competencies) in dual diagnosis work

**What's in it for you**

At Each you'll be supported to be your best. We provide:

- ** Free, confidential support** - Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
- ** Boost your take-home pay** - Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
- ** More leave when you need it** - 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.
- ** Endless career opportunities** - With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress. Access to fleet vehicles and well-supported outreach work
- ** 17.5% leave loading** applied to your hourly rate of pay when taking annual leave
- The opportunity to **purchase additional leave** each year

**Ready to make a difference?**

**Additional Information**

**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining Each To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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