Senior Aod Clinician, Mental Health Hub

• Part Time, Maximum Term role (12-month contract) based at South Morang
• 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits
• Make a difference in the lives of people experiencing harms associated with substance use

At the Whittlesea Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, we walk alongside people, providing a compassionate, recovery-oriented approach to address recovery goals, reduce harm, and improve quality of life. The team are big believers in breaking down barriers and working collaboratively to achieve best outcomes that really matter.

The exciting role of Senior AOD Clinician will work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality specialised AOD interventions, assessment, and treatment planning through an intersectional and trauma-informed lens. In addition, you'll play a vital role in shifting the landscape of service provision by supporting the integration of AOD and Mental Health within the service and supporting a strong lived experience workforce.

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A hybrid work environment that will provide at least one day work from home (if preferred) and a range of other flexible work options.

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to a SCHCADS Level 5 salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packagingbenefits. There is also an option for additional purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements. Uniting also offer 10-week’s paid parental leave as well as staff discount at our Childcare/Kindergarten services.

You will have a relevant qualification/s in health and/or welfare tertiary qualification, such as Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences, as well as:

• Relevant qualifications health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences
• Current Victorian drivers’ license
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment.
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Significant experience in AOD, a strong understanding of therapeutic AOD and Mental Health interventions, and a proven ability to work with a wide range of people and organisations. 

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Sara Voegtline, Team Leader on 0427 165 *** or via email – **************@vt.uniting.org   

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.