Odyssey House Victoria · Footscray, Melbourne, Australia
Honesty - Trust - Respect - Concern - Love
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people strongly encouraged to apply
Full-Time, Permanent
Based in Footscray
$108,016.22 per annum plus super.
17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
About Odyssey Victoria
Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey Victoria we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce the impact of alcohol and other drugs. We are a not-for-profit organisation that operates across Victoria, with a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Role Overview
As a Senior AOD Counsellor - Aboriginal Metro Ice Project, you will provide effective AOD treatment through comprehensive assessments and counselling within a recovery-focused framework. Key areas include clinical counselling, relationship building, outreach, consultation, assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, education, collaboration with Aboriginal organisations, cultural supervision, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical counselling and support to individuals and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drug use.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions including Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, and Community Reinforcement Approaches.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, and community stakeholders.
- Provide outreach and consultation services to Aboriginal communities and organisations.
- Participate in cultural supervision and cultural safety training.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant Health, Social or Welfare tertiary/degree qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences with experience.
- Ability to deliver positive behavioural and recovery-orientated care.
- Ability to convey warmth, openness, empathy, and concern for the welfare of clients.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders, and other service providers.
- Proven ability to work with a range of people, communities, and organisations (including specific groups such as Aboriginal and Forensic AOD clients).
- Experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services, preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis clients.
- Experience utilising the MARAMIS framework to recognise and respond to family violence within an intersectional and culturally safe manner.
- Experience in therapeutic modalities such as: Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, Community Reinforcement Approaches.
- Proven ability to effectively work with individuals and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs use in a culturally aware, respectful, compassionate, and positive manner.
- Demonstrated understanding of community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm.
- A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the ability to take appropriate individual and team responsibility for the welfare of clients.
Application Information
Please click " Apply Now " and apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered).
Applications should be addressed to Emma Shaw and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Emma Shaw Clinical Manager Child Youth and Families at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior AOD Counsellor - Aboriginal Metro Ice Project enquiry via EthicalJobs.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will be open for one week and close once a suitable candidate has been selected, which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!
Our commitment to diversity
At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
Safety screening
OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.
All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.
Supporting Materials
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