AOD and Mental Health Worker - MMHC

Odyssey House; Sydney; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW is seeking an AOD and MH Worker for the Medicare Mental Health Centre within MMHC across Greater Sydney. You will deliver counselling, case management and psychosocial supports to clients, including group programs, while coordinating care within a trauma-informed framework.

The role emphasises assessment, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and wellbeing across service users with alcohol, drug, and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting persons with alcohol and other drugs support needs.
• Significant experience supporting persons with mental health support needs and/or co-existing support needs.
• Experience in provision of one-to-one support for people with AOD and mental health needs.
• Experience in group facilitation and group program delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment to deliver coordinated support.
• Experience undertaking brief and comprehensive assessments and ongoing client support assessments.
• Knowledge of and experience with non-government AOD treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised AOD and MH treatment and support services within MMHC.
• Deliver counselling, case management, group facilitation and other psychosocial supports.
• Document client progress with clear notes and timely reporting.

Skills

AOD support experience

Mental health support experience

One-to-one support

Group facilitation

Assessment skills

CMS experience

Report writing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Client Management System (CMS)

Job description

Job Type: Full Time - Fixed Term Contract

Location: Campbelltown

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families and communities.

Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.

Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.

Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.

We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.

Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Description

The AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) and MH (Mental Health) Worker- MMHC (Medicare Mental Health Centre) is a staff member of Odyssey Programs and works within a MMHC as part of that team. The AOD and MH Worker provides specialised AOD and MH treatment and support services to clients of the MMHC’s. This will include counselling, case management, group facilitation, and other psychosocial supports.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Significant experience supporting persons with alcohol and other drugs support needs.
• Significant experience supporting persons with mental health support needs and/or co-existing support needs.
• Experience in provision of one-to-one support for people with AOD and Mental Health support needs.
• Experience in group facilitation and group program delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working in team environment to deliver coordinated support.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking brief and comprehensive assessment as well as ongoing assessment of client support needs.
• Experience working within a non-government AOD treatment program.
• Computer literacy including understanding of MS Office Suite and use of Client Management Systems (CMS’s)
• Demonstrable communication skills including report writing, case note writing.
• Understanding of the principles of the Privacy Act and its practical implementation in service delivery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation, care coordination and support strategies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implement the principles of WHS, EEO and continuous Quality Improvement.
• The ability to regulate emotions, remain calm and be emotionally resilient while interacting and supporting clients with high levels of emotion and at time emotionally disturbing conversations.
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a Criminal History Check and Working With Children clearance for paid employment.
• Current NSW Driver's License.
• Unlimited right to live and work in Australia.