AOD & Mental Health Worker

NADA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey NSW in Caringbah invites applications for an AOD and MH Worker to join the Help aHead Caringbah hub. The role focuses on delivering targeted counselling, case management and group programs within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires substantial experience in AOD and mental health support, with strong documentation and client assessment skills. This is a full-time ongoing role aligned with the service contract.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting persons with AOD and mental health needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one support and group programs.
• Experience with brief and ongoing client assessments.
• Familiarity with CMS and MS Office suite.
• Strong report writing and case notes.
• Awareness of Privacy Act principles and care coordination.
• Commitment to WHS, EEO and quality improvement.
• Ability to regulate emotions with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised AOD and MH treatment and support.
• Counselling, case management, and group facilitation.
• Deliver psychosocial supports to clients.
• Complete client assessments and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

AOD and MH support

Counselling

Group facilitation

Case management

Report writing

CMS knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

CMS software

MS Office

Job description

• Be a part of something new at Help aHead Caringbah!
• Work in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team
• Full time role, ongoing in line with contract

The AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) and MH (Mental Health) Worker- Help aHead Caringbah is a staff member of Odyssey NSW and works within the Help aHead Caringbah hub as part of that team. The AOD and MH Worker provides specialised AOD and MH treatment and support services to clients of the service. This will include counselling, case management, group facilitation, and other psychosocial supports.

Requirements

• 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.
• Unlimited right to live and work in Australia.