Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician

Position Summary- Fixed Term 
The AOD Case Worker aims to support positive behavioural change in clients after conducting a comprehensive assessment which would ascertain which therapeutic interventions would be appropriate. The delivery of therapeutic Counselling and Care and Recovery interventions to individuals and their families in a recovery orientated framework follows.
Key duties and responsibilities
This occurs through face to face, online and telephone counselling as well as group programs and day programs. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering effective evidence-based interventions and ongoing assessment treatment planning and care co-ordination.
Key capabilities
The AOD Case Worker works closely in a step up/step down capacity with bed-based programs (such as detox/rehab) and alongside the Justice system for forensic clients. There is also a strong focus on the needs of families/carer and dependent children including conducting short session family work and facilitating both internal and external referrals as appropriate.

Essential
• Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment)
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Entitlement to work within Australia
• A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check
Desirable
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in the delivery of evidence-based counselling interventions, strengths based and person-centred models of care and comprehensive assessment and treatment planning.
• Demonstrate understanding of and belief in the importance of family inclusive practise and past experience in the delivery of family interventions.
• Display an understanding of the needs of Aboriginal and other CALD communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of care coordination principles and practice and the ability to operationalise these principles.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team to meet targets and timelines in a demanding and changing environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Proven effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.