Mental Health & AOD worker

Uniting Vic.Tas; Horsham; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks parental leave

Free counselling (EAP)

Training and development

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting Horsham is seeking a compassionate mental health professional to join the Step Thru Care program. You will be the first point of contact, providing intake, assessment and trauma-informed support across stepped care.

Based in Horsham, you’ll work across AOD services, low-to-high intensity care, with face-to-face, outreach and telehealth, collaborating with Grampians partners to support recovery. This role requires relevant qualifications and current registration; salary packaging,

Qualifications

• Ter tiary level qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling, mental health nursing or occupational therapy with current registration.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health and/or AOD related fields required.
• Valid Victorian driver's licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and assessment for consumers entering Step Thru Care.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused support across stepped care levels.
• Offer face-to-face, outreach and telehealth services as needed.
• Coordinate with partners in Grampians region for integrated care.
• Complete mental health assessments and suicide risk screening as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-focused

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in AOD or related

Current registration with relevant body

Job description

Job Details

• 533581
• Horsham, VIC, 3400
• Mental Health
• Maximum Term Part Time
• Closing on: Oct 14 2026
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of care levels
• SCHADS Level 4, part-time (53.2 hours per fortnight), Max Term to 30 June 2027
• Based in Horsham

Your new role

Ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join Step Thru Care, an innovative program supporting people with mental health and alcohol & other drug (AOD) needs across the Grampians region.

You’ll be the first point of contact for consumers entering the program, providing intake, assessment, and compassionate support using a trauma-informed, recovery-focused approach.

You’ll Work Across a Stepped Care Model, Helping People Access The Right Level Of Support At The Right Time, Including

• AOD Services
• Low-Intensity Mental Health Support
• Structured Therapies
• High-Intensity Care & Coordination

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• Work in a person-centred, family-inclusive model
• Support clients through their recovery journey (step up & step-down care)
• Deliver care via face-to-face, outreach, and telehealth
• Be part of a strong partnership between Uniting & Grampians Community Health

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS SACS Level 4) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Highly desirable- Tertiary Level Qualifications ie. Social Work, Psychologist, Counselling, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapy with current registration with one of the following professional bodies-
• - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
• - Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• - Psychotherapy And Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
• - Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
• Minimum- Certificate IV in Mental Health and/or Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Peer Work, Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent
• Current Victorian driver’s license
• Preferred- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role with Sound knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of Mental Health and/or AOD recovery support, gained through experience, education and/or training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the statutory requirements related to Community Mental Health and/or AOD services.
• Delivery of services that improve the outcomes for consumers with a mental health condition
• Experience in completing Mental health assessments and measures, including suicide assessments at intervals as required by the Step thru Care program.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

For any questions, reach out to Tanya Aschenbrenner at [e-mail] or 0418 726 840