AOD & Mental Health Worker – 2 positions available

NADA; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Programs' Medicare Mental Health Centre in Campbelltown is hiring an AOD and MH Worker for a full-time position within a multi-agency team. The role focuses on specialised AOD and mental health treatment, counselling, case management, group facilitation, and psychosocial supports for MMHC clients.

The candidate will work in a collaborative setting, with emphasis on evidence-based treatment, care coordination, and maintaining professional records while upholding WHS and privacy principles.

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 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.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation, care coordination and support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised AOD and MH treatment and support services to MMHC clients, including counselling, case management, group facilitation and other psychosocial supports.
• Work within a MMHC team to deliver coordinated client services and support.
• Maintain client records with clear report writing and case notes.
• Assist with implementing WHS, EEO and continuous Quality Improvement principles.

Skills

AOD experience

Mental health experience

Group facilitation

Case management

Report writing

Communication skills

WH&S knowledge

Tools

CMS systems

Job description

• Full-time
• Campbelltown NSW

Description

Exciting new role in Medicare Mental Health Ctr in Campbelltown

Work in a multi-agency team

FT role in line with contract until June 2028

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.

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.