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Form of workJoin Windana: Where our mission is to help people rebuild their lives.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact?
Windana invites you to be part of our Life-Changing mission, where your expertise will be the driving force behind transforming lives affected by drug and alcohol dependence.
- Be part of an innovative model that improves outcomes foryoung people.
- Competitive salary with salary packaging options to enhance your take-home income.
- Work for a respected not for profit in a multidisciplinary team
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
TaskForce: Part of Windana
In November 2023, Windana and TaskForce merged into a single organisation - positioning us strongly for the future to provide more services to more people. With a combined history spanning almost 50 years, Windana is a leading Victorian-based organisation committed to making a positive impact.
As we embark on this exciting journey we're committed to shaping a brighter future and positioning ourselves as an employer of choice.
About the program
ResetLife is a structured intensive outpatient program, with young people up to the age of 25 attending three days at our Youth Hub for individual and group treatment and encouraged to attend informal support (specifically SMART Recovery and 12-step programs) on other days.
The structured program involves 16 weeks of intensive treatment, followed by 36 weeks continuing care. In the first 16 weeks, participants attend:
- Individual/family therapy sessions
- Early recovery skills group (psycho-education on skills to achieve sobriety)
- Relapse prevention group (2x per week for specific skills to prevent relapse)
- Youth education group (information to encourage ongoing abstinence)
- Social support (building social skills for a healthier life)
There are five staff roles in the Reset team:
- Dedicated team leader, responsible for program management
- Primary therapist x 2, facilitating individual sessions and some groups, also doing some case management
- Youth and Family Worker, responsible for the Youth Education and Support Person Education Groups
- Support Coordinator, a peer role, who co-facilitates sessions and leads the Continuing Care Groups.
About the Primary Therapist
We are now seeking one experienced full time Clinician to join our Youth ResetLife team as a Primary Therapist. Our Primary Therapist provides a range of treatment interventions including Assessment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psycho-education via individual and group facilitation treatment modalities. Applicants will require a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the delivery of clinical interventions (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, etc) with individuals experiencing complex alcohol and other drug use.
What we can offer
We're a friendly, passionate, dynamic bunch of individuals that value continuous improvement and collaboration. We support your growth, both professionally and personally, and foster an inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equality and embracing differences. Our commitment to gender equality, mental health & wellbeing, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion fosters an innovative organisational spirit.
Next Steps
Application details and a position description are available from https://windana.recruitmenthub.com.au/VACANCIES/6547880/title/Primary-Therapist-Frankston
Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be forwarded to **********@Windana.org.au by 8 March 2024.
