AddressAlcohol and Other Drugs Clinician Missiondale – Part time (30.4 hours)
This position is suitable for a motivated person with Psychology, Social Work or Counselling (or similar) qualifications.
City Mission is seeking a qualified and caring clinician with experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector to join the team at Missiondale in Evandale. The position is required to provide 1:1 support to clients who are engaged in the residential recovery program at Missiondale. The AOD Clinician is required to assess and plan for individual client support in the context of their role, and work with the wider Missiondale team to contribute to and complement individual case management planning for clients. The position requires the employee to develop working relationships with peers, Missiondale Leadership, and external clinicians.
Missiondale provides a supportive environment for people engaging in long-term recovery in a Therapeutic Community setting. Missiondale is set on a peaceful 25 acres outside of Evandale and is funded for 34 beds, delivering a six-month program. The program includes individual and group therapy, skills development, case management and clinical support. Clients who enter Missiondale have completed their detox or withdrawal period elsewhere prior to admission.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
- Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or other relevant tertiary qualification.
- Registered with the relevant professional Board within the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, as appropriate.
- Knowledge of contemporary standards and evidence-based practice in AOD practice and interventions.
- Demonstrated experience in mental health screening, assessment and management in an AOD context.
- Commitment to delivering culturally safe and sensitive care.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as a clinician.
- Highly developed communication skills.
- Current drivers’ licence.
- National Police Check.
- WWVP card.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience or demonstrated capacity to work in an organisation adopting a Christian ethos.
- Ability to maintain positive professional relationships and boundaries with clients and staff.
- Success in maintaining positive key stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in assessment of adults with cooccurring needs related to substance use and mental health.
This position and salary will be based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010. As a Public Benevolent Institution, Launceston City Mission employees are eligible to salary package through our approved provider.
If you have a passion to work as part of a friendly team in a caring, compassionate environment, knowing that our success will be directed towards community services, individuals at risk of homelessness and those struggling with dependency related problems, we encourage you to apply.
Please send your application addressing the selection criteria and your ability to effectively perform the primary tasks above to the Manager People & Culture, Launceston City Mission, PO Box 168, Launceston, or upload it to the SEEK website.
A full position description is available via our website – www.citymission.org.au/support-us/work-with-us, by phoning 6335 3000 during office hours, or by emailing **@citymission.org.au.
Applications close on Monday 13th May 2024 at 9am
