Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician

Primary Care Connect; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Professional development and learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site gym

Job summary

Primary Care Connect is seeking an AOD Clinician to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for voluntary and forensic clients in Victoria. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver counselling, and develop individual care plans in collaboration with each client.

You will work within the AOD team, reporting to the Harm Reduction Manager, and collaborate with the wider PCC network to support health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• The role requires an AOD skills set with Diploma or higher qualification.
• Experience in case management, care coordination and evidence-based counselling.
• Knowledge of harm minimisation and co-morbidities relevant to AOD support.
• Experience maintaining client documentation including care plans and notes.
• Ability to self-manage a complex workload and meet timelines with resources.
• Strong communication and liaison with internal/external stakeholders.
• Alignment with PCC values and knowledge of MARAM & Child Safe Standards.
• Experience using client management databases daily.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counselling and care and recovery support to AOD clients.
• Develop individual care plans and implement treatment with the client.
• Utilise harm minimisation framework to reduce AOD-related harm.
• Coordinate care and liaise with internal and external services.
• Maintain client documentation, care plans and statistics.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Evidence-based counselling

Documentation & records

Stakeholder liaison

Harm minimisation knowledge

Time management

MARAM Framework knowledge

Child Safe Standards knowledge

Client communication

Education

Diploma or higher in AOD/Community Services or Social Work

Tools

Client management databases

Job description

Primary Care Connect is a local, not-for-profit organisation who has proudly supported our community for over 30 years. Operating under the social model of health, we offer inclusive community health care services of the highest quality. We work collaboratively with our clients and other services to best support the health and wellbeing needs of all people. We pride ourselves on providing trauma informed, person centred and consumer driven care that allows people to take control of their lives and bring about meaningful change.

To find out more about Primary Care Connect, please visit www.primarycareconnect.com.au

About the Role

The AOD Clinician provides innovative, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to both voluntary and forensic AOD clients. Tasks include undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and delivering counselling and care and recovery support.

The AOD Clinician develops individual care plans to address assessed needs and implements the course of treatment in collaboration with the client. The position utilises a harm minimisation framework, working to reduce AOD related harm to individuals and their families.

Position Context

The AOD Clinician will work within the AOD team and report to the Harm Reduction Manager. It is also expected that the AOD Clinician works within the larger Primary Care Connect team and network with external organisations.

Key Selection Criteria

The following criteria must be met and addressed in applications for consideration for this position:

• Minimum requirement of AOD Skills set, with preference to Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant discipline such as AOD, Community Services or Social Work.
• Demonstrated experience in case management, care coordination and the provision of evidence based therapeutic counselling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and welfare issues relevant to supporting clients with AOD issues, including harm minimisation and co-morbidities.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining client documentation including care plans, case notes and statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage a complex workload and meet prescribed timelines with the available resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional and personal alignment with Primary Care Connect core values.
• Knowledge of the MARAM Framework
• Knowledge of Child Safe Standards of Victoria
• Experience using relevant client management databases on a daily basis

Benefits and Perks

Our Employee Value Proposition is more than a list of benefits — it’s the full experience of working with us. From meaningful work and interesting projects to a genuine commitment to work-life balance, growth and inclusion, Primary Care Connect is a place where people are supported to do their best work.

When you join Primary Care Connect, you’ll enjoy:

• A strong wellbeing focus and genuinely supportive culture
• Not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An on-site, in-house gym

Primary Care Connect (PCC) is committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing, culture and participation of all children and young people. We have a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse and neglect; we work to identify early risks and take action regarding all allegations and safety concerns. As a Child Safe Organisation every employee and volunteer is required to have a current Working with Childrens Check.

Primary Care Connect acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and respect to their Elders, past and present.

We welcome people of any age, gender, sex, sexuality, culture, religion, and ability.