Counselling & Pharmacotherapy Clinician - Albury, Drug, Alcohol & Hepatitis

Community Drug and Alcohol counselling position - the position is twelve month, working nine day fortnight in Community Health setting, for RN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist

• Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced Drug and Alcohol clinicians
• Enjoy the benifits of working Monday to Friday within a Community setting in a stunning location
• Are you passionate about making a difference in vulnerable people's lives, this is for you.

 About Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is established in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga, between Sydney and Melbourne. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.  Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses, and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, community, mental health, allied health and sub-acute services.

AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.

Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

 About the Role

This role is about providing support to individuals wanting to make positive changes in their lives, through our counselling program, working within a multidisciplinary team.  It is a fixed term position for twelve months, with the possibility of further opportunities at the end of the fixed term for the right candidate.

If you have drug and alcohol related experience or have been considering a career within this filed, this is a great opportunity to see if this is the right area for you.

If you have the passion then take the next step in building your experience and your career - apply today.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle.

We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

About Albury / Wodonga Region

Albury / Wodonga is located on the picturesque Murray River only 3 hours by road from Melbourne, with direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, makes it a great location, with easy connections to Australia’s major cities. This stunning region offers affordable housing and a lower cost of living, cultural attractions, world standard wineries, gourmet eating, cycling, fishing, sporting activities and snow fields all at your doorstep.

Relocating to the region?

Albury Wodonga Health has access to the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentive program. The Incentive program was designed by the Department of Health to support the attraction, relocation, and retention of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to priority positions area mental health and wellbeing services across rural and regional Victoria.

Candidates relocating may be eligible for grants of up to $20,000 to cover expenses such as removalist, travel fees, accommodation costs, school fees, etc. For a more detailed understanding of the incentive program, visit the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).

Mental Health Navigator

At Albury Wodonga Health, we understand that moving is challenging, whether it be locally or internationally, so our Mental Health Workforce Navigator is available to support new staff to relocate, settle and integrate into the local community. For more information, contact our Mental Health Navigator on navigator@awh.org.au or via our website: Mental Health Careers — Comprehensive medical infrastructure meeting the health and welfare needs of Wodonga, Albury and surrounding Region. — Albury Wodonga Health. (awh.org.au) 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

For more role-specific information, please refer to the attached Position Description. You are also encouraged to reach out to the person on the job advertisement for a confidential discussion. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Explore our Candidate Information Pack[RL1]  to uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and  physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.

Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.

Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

 Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

Not the right role for you? Let us know what you're seeking

If you don't meet all the requirements of this role, please submit your details to AWH as you may be a great fit for another role.

Submit your details through Mental Health, Expression of Interest and our team can connect with you if a suitable position arises.

• Mandatory : Evidence of tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Allied Health and holding a current registration with AHPRA (where applicable) in area of practice.
• Mandatory : Previous experience working with people who have identified drug and/or alcohol related issues and/or demonstrated commitment to own professional development to maintain, improve and broaden knowledge, expertise and competence within the drug and alcohol area.
• Desirable : Provide an understanding of harm minimisation and how it is used within the drug and alcohol setting.
• Desirable : Show an understanding of the drug classifications that are used within the health setting, intoxication, withdrawal and Medicated Assisted Opioid Treatment, giving examples of each.
• Desirable : Show ability to effectively use critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems in counselling and crisis interventions.
• Desirable : Demonstrated knowledge of conducting assessment, case planning, treatment and discharge planning.
• Desirable : Provide evidence in the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment including the ability to communicate in a variety of different settings and circumstances.
• Desirable : Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly in a variety of different settings and circumstances, including computer literacy and electronic clinical records.