Therapeutic/Clinical Lead Program Manager - Aod (Relocate To Alice Springs, Nt!)

• Provide clinical oversight of all service delivery across drug & alcohol rehabilitation programs!
• Earn a rewarding salary of $135,000 to $145,000 (commensurate with experience) PLUS super, salary sacrifice and more!
• Enjoy a relocation package to help make the beautiful Alice Springs, NT your new home!

We are Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA), a non-profit organisation focused on rehabilitating people struggling with alcohol and drug misuse or dependency in Central Australia. Taking a ‘whole person’ approach, we work to support individuals to reduce or abstain from harmful drug and alcohol misuse. 

After almost 40 years in operation, we now offer various services, including a 20-bed therapeutic community with eight and 12-week programs, Transitional After Care Units to aid participants in semi-independent living, and Independent Living Programs, a Sobering-Up Shelter and Outreach Program and also two Alternative To Custody programs. 

We aim in everything we do to be a place of healing, and as many of our clients are First Nations, we ensure cultural understanding is at the forefront of all of our programs, and our interactions.

Working primarily on Arrernte country, we work with our communities, stakeholders and funders, to ensure all DASA service users are treated fairly, respectfully and without discrimination.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.dasa.org.au/

We are now looking for a full-time Therapeutic Lead based inAlice Springs, Northern Territory. While the role is based in Alice Springs, two regional/remote trips will take place each quarter. 

This role provides clinical oversight and supports service delivery staff while managing external relationships, and reports to the Deputy CEO.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs
• Providing financial oversight and assisting with budget preparation
• Facilitating clinical reviews and managing the intake function
• Developing clinical plans to support clients with complex needs
• Maintaining awareness of current research and best practices in AOD
• Promoting DASA services and building positive interagency networks
• Providing direction, training, and performance support to staff
• Preparing reports and supporting tender/grant applications

To read the full position description, click Apply now!

To qualify, you will need a clinicaltertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree level) in the Alcohol and Other Drug or related health or social care field(s).A minimum of experience in managing a variety of programs concurrently with an understanding of current intervention models in the Alcohol and Other Drug field will also be essential.

This is a pivotal role in our organisation, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our clients while contributing to the growth and development of our programs. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic professional who aligns with our values and is ready to take on this exciting challenge.

All employees are required to submit to regular and random alcohol and drug testing by breath, urine, and mouth swab analysis.

When you join DASA, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to this Outreach program and to the lives of the individuals you touch. 

For this, you will receive an attractive salary circa $135,000 to $145,000 (commensurate with experience)  PLUS super, and some other great benefits.

Benefits include:

• $15,900 salary sacrificing PLUS remote area benefits
• Team lunches and annual team-building events
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Relocation assistance up to $3000
• 4 paid mental health days in addition to sick/personal leave
• Be part of our supportive DASA community
• Opportunities for progression and work on other projects

Are you an experienced clinician looking to make a vital difference in the lives of a community and help clients have no further negative interactions with the criminal justice system? Apply Now.