EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN AOD CLINICIAN

BE PART OF AN INNOVATIVE THERAPUETIC COUNSELLING ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG (AOD) SERVICE LOCATED IN MELTON

Stepping Up is a community-based drug and alcohol treatment program operated by four not-for-profit agencies; Interact Australia, Odyssey House Victoria (lead agency), Task Force and Youth Projects.

Stepping Up provides a range of clinical counselling and support interventions to reduce drug use and related harm, and to maintain therapeutic change.  The service is for individuals and their family members/significant others, who are affected by severe alcohol and drug use problems and any co-occurring mental health conditions.

Our dynamic teams are responsive, flexible and provide triage, assessment and integrated treatment planning, deliver case management, individual counselling & psychosocial interventions, with a focus upon recovery, as well as responses to other factors such as housing, employment, training, child and family and social integration etc.  Other activities include discharge planning; workshops, referrals and follow-up for clients, and facilitation of group sessions.

We are seeking full-time highly experienced AOD Clinician with a strong sense of family inclusive practice.

Salary ranges from $63,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus superannuation.  Generous salary packaging is also available.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, capacity to do some out of hours work (Approximately 1 night per week) and will need to undergo a Police Check and obtain a Working with Children Check.

The position will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments; high standard therapeutic interventions, report writing, work collaboratively and provide case coordination that meets the needs of clients/families.  The successful applicants will either be eligible for full psychological registration or have a tertiary level qualification in a relevant health or welfare field.  At least 3 years of clinical service delivery along with experience in working with complex client presentations is also required.

This is a real opportunity for people who are good at what they do, who want to expand their career and become part of an enthusiastic team of skilled professionals.

To obtain the full position description and to apply, visit www.stepping-up.org.au

Please clarify in application if applying as a registered psychologist or AOD Clinician.

Applications close Monday 11 June 2012.  For further information please contact Ms Shelley Cross on 9420 7649 or email: scross@stepping-up.org.au.

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE

NSW BUREAU OF CRIME STATISTICS AND RESEARCH (Sydney)

Salary range: $85,928 – $93,870

Total remuneration package valued up to: $103,586 

Conduct an evaluation of victim satisfaction with Youth Justice Conferencing (temporary full-time up to 30 June 2013)

Practice Manager [ Ref: 10591 ]

Melbourne’s West is one of the fastest growing and most culturally diverse areas in Australia. Western Health is investing now to meet the demands of this growing population and improve the quality of care and access to services for people in the West.

Western Health’s Drug Health Services is the largest Drug and Alcohol treatment agency in Melbourne’s West. Our progressive service has recently undertaken an internal service planning process, and has identified private practice opportunities as an important strategic direction.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and experienced Practice Manager to manage our current Private Practice MBS clinics in Footscray. In addition, the Practice Manager will work with Drug Health Services managers and clinical teams to scope opportunities for additional medical and allied health private practice clinics in Footscray, and in other locations in the Western suburbs.

The successful applicant will work within, and lead a small team of administrative staff to provide reception and administrative support.  A thorough knowledge of private practice operations (general practice and / or medical specialist) is required.  An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

For more information on the exciting employment opportunities at Western Health visit www.westernhealth.org.au

Assist with an evaluation of the alcohol Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment program (temporary full-time up to 30 June 2014)

The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) is the principal advisory body to government on drug and alcohol policy and services and is currently seeking to fill the position  of POLICY AND PROJECT OFFICER within its Secretariat office based in Canberra.

 

This is a full time position that offers a unique opportunity to work as part of a small team supporting the ANCD in its work on national drug and alcohol issues.  A salary of up to $60,000 (plus super) is offered and salary packaging is available.

 

For an information package, including selection criteria please contact Gabrielle at the ANCD Secretariat on 02 61669600 or email ancd@ancd.org.au or visit the website www.ancd.org.au

 

Applications close Friday 27 April 2012 and should be addressed to:

 

Denise Gilchrist

Manager

Australian National Council on Drugs

PO Box 205

CIVIC SQUARE   ACT 2608

Specialist Pharmacotherapy Clinician (ref:10314)

Full Time Temporary until 31 August, 2012

Western Health’s Drug Health Services (DASWest) is the largest provider of drug and alcohol treatment programs in Melbourne’s West. Drug Health Services has recently undergone an intensive period of review and redesign.
An opportunity is currently available for a Registered Nurse Grade 3 to work in the multidisciplinary Specialist Pharmacotherapy Program, and play a key role in these exciting changes.
Enthusiastic Registered Nurses with Drug and Alcohol experience; including potential Nurse Practitioner Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Initially, the position is offered on a six month fixed term contract; with the possibility of extension.
Please see the position description for key selection criteria.
The successful applicant may be required to undergo a Police Records Check and / or hold a Victorian Working With Children Card.

To apply follow the link below:
http://westernhealth.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=10314

Two jobs in WA:

1. Hepatitis C Educator (part-time 30 hrs per week)
2. Community Liaison Worker (part-time 20 hrs per week)

OVERVIEW
The Western Australian Substance Users Association (WASUA) is a state-wide, peer based community organisation that aims to improve the health and social circumstances of people who use both licit and illicit substances in WA. Programs and services are delivered within a social health and community development framework underpinned by harm reduction and peer education. Services include a fixed site Needle Syringe Exchange Program (NSEP) in Perth & Bunbury, mobile NSEP in the South West, Health Clinic, Treatment Referral Service, Safe Disposal, Community Education & Hepatitis C Resource Project, Opioid Pharmacotherapy Advocacy & Complaints Service (ORPACS), Outreach program etc

1. Hepatitis C Educator (Hepatitis C Resource Project)
WASUA is seeking a part-time (30 hours per week), suitably qualified worker for the Hepatitis C Resource Project. The successful candidate will have an understanding of harm reduction, hepatitis C and injecting drug use, education/training & resource development, excellent interpersonal skills including community development, computer competency, report writing & evaluation skills and a current drivers license.

2. Community Liaison Worker (Opioid Replacement Pharmacotherapy Advocacy & Complaints Service (ORPACS)
WASUA is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) suitably qualified worker for ORPACS. The successful candidate will have an understanding of harm reduction, pharmacotherapies and injecting drug use, excellent interpersonal skills including mediation & problem solving, computer competency, report writing & evaluation skills and a current drivers license.

Salary for both positions in accordance with the WA SACS Award, CSW level 5, commensurate with experience (salary packaging is available).

For a copy of the application package please contact Emilia Lingi at WASUA on (08) 9321 2877 or email info@wasua.com.au. For more information regarding either position please contact Louise Grant at WASUA on (08) 9321 2877 or email manager@wasua.com.au

Applications close on Monday 6th February 2012. WASUA is an equal opportunity employer.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLOR (Fulltime)

The Buttery therapeutic community providing treatment for people with chronic drug and/or alcohol problems has a vacancy for a full time position.

The AOD Counsellor will be expected to have knowledge of the therapeutic community and its operation as a treatment modality, preferably this will be based on experience. They will have a capacity to function in a demanding and at times stressful position. Also demonstrated ability and experience running groups, individual counselling and case management. A background in treatment of drug and alcohol dependence is essential. Relevant tertiary qualifications are required along with a current NSW driver’s license. DESIRABLE: Previous experience working in a therapeutic community.

A salary package will be offered. For a job description and conditions of employment call 02 66871111 or email admin@buttery.org.au. Prior to any person being offered employment by The Buttery a check for criminal convictions will be undertaken.

Applications close 5.00 pm Monday, 30 January 2012