• Full time position based at Reservoir/Preston
• Maximum term contract until January 2026 (parental leave replacement)
• Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children & families

Your new role

As a Senior AOD Clinician you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing an integrated approach to service delivery. You will provide specialist knowledge, interventions, AOD counselling and implement AOD capacity building activities for Uniting’s Family Preservation and Reunification Response (FPRR) team.

The FPRR program delivers intensive, evidence based and sustainable intervention support to vulnerable families, with the aim of preventing children and young people (0-17 years) from entering or re-entering out of home care. The program also supports children and young people currently in care to safety reunify with their family where possible.

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Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a SCHADS Level 5 salary + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your skills and experience

You will hold a tertiary qualification in social work, health, psychology welfare or a related discipline. You will also hold a Diploma (or higher) qualification in AOD or completion of the AOD Core Competencies.

You will also bring with you:

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services, preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis clients
• A well-developed understanding of therapeutic approaches and community-based interventions for reducing AOD related harm
• Ability to effectively work with people and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs use in a respectful and compassionate manner
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to complete within first 12 months of employment)

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please reach out to Keryn Ralph, Manager Catchment Clinical Services on 0447 200 374 or via email keryn.ralph@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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