- Max-term part time role
- Located at Coburg
- SCHADS level 5 + Super + Salary packaging
Your new role
We are seeking a dedicated AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) Clinician to support parents involved in child family reunification. This role focuses on reducing AOD-related harm through assessments, counselling, and tailored care and recovery interventions for individuals required to undergo treatment as part of their reunification plan.
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 salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 5 + 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 for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
- A great location in Coburg, close to public transport
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
Your skills and experience
You will hold a tertiary qualification in a health or welfare related discipline. You will also bring with you:
- Tertiary qualification in Health or Welfare (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences).
- Certificate IV in AOD or completion of core competencies within 24 months of employment.
- Competencies in dual diagnosis or willingness to complete within 24 months.
- Experience in assessment and counselling, preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis clients and families.
- Skilled in therapeutic approaches such as Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, and Community Reinforcement Approaches.
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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.
For any questions, please reach out to Lis Steen, Team Leader on 0472 826 970 or lis.steen@vt.uniting.org for a chat.
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.