AOD Clinician

• Based in Wangaratta
• Full time Permanent Contract
• 76 hours per fortnight

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

The Wangaratta Therapeutic Community (WTC) program, where this position is based, is a 30 bed AOD residential rehabilitation funded by the Department of Health which provides rehabilitation support to adults experiencing significant harm relating to their AOD use.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an AOD Clinician to join our team at the WTC. The model of care used in the program is the Therapeutic Community (TC) model where the community itself, through self-help and mutual support, is the principal means for promoting personal change. The full 12-month program offers group psychoeducation and group therapy, individual case management, individual counselling, and participation in site-based work, recreation and social activities.

The AOD Clinician provides treatment within the TC environment, taking on the combined functions and activities of group facilitator, case worker, and role model. The AOD Clinician guides individuals through a process of self-discovery and change, ensuring that every resident in the community obtains relevant individual and group counselling, and comprehensive biopsychosocial individual case management.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who enjoys working within a busy team environment, who is passionate about supporting people to create change in their lives, and who is committed to their own self-development.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs and a minimum of 12 months experience within the AOD Sector; or a tertiary/degree qualification in Health, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or Community Services, and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with people who experience issues relating to their use of alcohol and/or other drugs, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• A comprehensive understanding of the alcohol and other drug sector, and residential rehabilitation services. At minimum a theoretical understanding of the application of the Therapeutic Community model.
• The ability to take initiative and capacity to work independently, adapting to changing organisational needs.

REMUNERATION

Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022

Classification Level 3

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Kat Baer on 0438 406 564.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 15th JUNE 2025

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.