AddressThe 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, ClientCentred 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.
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
- In-depth knowledge of trauma-informed practice and practical experience in applying person-centred approaches.
- 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.
For a copy of the full Position Description, please visit our Careers page https://www.inspiro.org.au
About Inspiro
Inspiro is a not-for-profit community health service based in the Yarra Ranges. We’ve been delivering responsive, affordable and accessible care to our community for more than 26 years.
We provide friendly and client-centred allied health, counselling, dental and health promotion services that enhance and improve the health and wellbeing of our locals in the outer east of Melbourne.
Why work with us?
- Wellbeing is our priority - we’re committed to a culture that values and supports staff wellbeing. All our leaders are trained in mental health first aid and our wellbeing initiatives are ever evolving and promoted across our organisation. We have trained Wellbeing Connectors, supported Personal Resilience Plans, a Wellness Well for staff wellbeing driven activities, an active Health & Wellbeing Committee (just to name a few) and of course our Employee Assistance Program.
- Attractive remuneration - receive a generous salary and benefits, including NFP salary packaging, meal and entertainment and novated lease.
- Great team culture - we promote a collaborative approach across Inspiro and understand that by embracing hybrid models of work where possible, our staff can benefit from a flexible, family-friendly, and outcome-focused culture and bring their whole selves to work.
- Ongoing professional development - we invest in workforce development and provide opportunities for our staff to grow and enhance the way we work and provide services.
- Everyone is welcome - Inspiro encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where individual differences and intersecting identities are respected and celebrated.
- Free onsite car parking & accessible public transport - we have free onsite car parking and are also close to Lilydale and Belgrave train stations.
To Apply
Tell us why you’d like to work at Inspiro and what you can bring to this role.
Please apply with an updated resume and cover letter. Alternatively, send your application to our HR team at **********@inspiro.org.au.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We’re keen to recruit for this role ASAP – so we’ll shortlist as applications are received. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No agencies please.
We welcome Everyone. Inspiro is committed to an inclusive workforce and celebrates the value of difference and diversity. We encourage applications from people of all abilities and ages, First Nations people and people of all cultures. We also encourage people to apply who have a lived experience of mental health challenges so that our workforce can better connect with our community and drive collaborative and innovative healthcare improvements.
To be the successful candidate you must:
- meet the position requirements,
- undertake a current National or International Police Record Check,
- hold an Employee Working with Children Check
- Australian Driver’s Licence
- provide evidence of right to work in Australia
- provide 100 points of identification
- hold or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check,
- complete induction training and NDIS Workers Orientation Modules and
- meet the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Inspiro may request additional background checks subject to current legislation.
