Yaandina Community Services - AOD Practitioner

Yaandina Community Services – AOD Practitioner 

Yaandina Community Services are the largest local provider of community services in the Pilbara. We are currently
seeking an AOD Practitioner who has relevant experience for our alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service. We are looking for someone who can work in a team environment for the betterment of people affected by AOD.

About The Role

The role of the AOD Practitioner is to ensure that program service delivery and integrity of the TC program with
“Community as Method” and evidence-based interventions are implemented by providing group education and therapy to community members treating their dependency issues. Also ensure the social and emotional health needs of clients are met.

Duties

• To provide evidence-based therapeutic assessments, interventions and clinical techniques in partnership with
  clients whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drug use, dependency and dual diagnosis disorders.
• Accurately record and keep documentation relating to client contact/activities, group activities and
  interventions on Client Management System (Fixus) and other records as required.
• Function as an effective member of the Turner River Rehabilitation Centre team, providing professional clinical
  services to clients, with a commitment to developing and maintaining clinical skills, knowledge and expertise.
• Facilitate and/or attend meetings within the community, including staff, program, community and treatment
  planning/clinical meetings
• Perform requisite functions related to being a ‘Key Worker’ for a caseload of clients, including accurate and
  regular case noting, therapeutic planning, case reviews, exit paperwork and procedures, amongst other duties.
• Provide support and assistance to Clinical Lead, support workers, administration staff and others as directed by
  the Manager or Clinical Lead
• To contribute to the organisation’s continuous quality improvement and Health and Safety programs to ensure
  both a safe working environment for staff and clients and organisational compliance with legislation.
• To maintain knowledge and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relevance and importance of
  acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this
  country (to the organisation and to own clinical practice), and their connection to the land, water community
  and paying respect to them, their cultures and customs, and to Elders both past and present.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Nursing Mental health or Counselling and be
  eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Experience working in a Therapeutic Community highly desirable
• Minimum 3-years’ experience in working with clients within a case management framework.
• Experience with developing and delivering life skills, recreation and educational programs
• Experience engaging and supporting people who have been impacted by former drug and alcohol challenges and seeking recovery
• Experience and passion for quality innovative learning and wellbeing environments.
• Experienced in working in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience working with Aboriginal clients and in Aboriginal communities is desirable
• Evidence of an up-to-date COVID Vaccination desirable
• Current Drivers licence
• Current police clearance no more than 3 months old

Benefits:

• Permanent full-time role based in South HedlandFlexible working hours
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Staff Discounts
• Team based treatment environment with intensive collaboration and clinical supervision and consultation
• Unique culture promoting diversity and shared values
• Collaborative and cohesive working culture

How to apply:

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact
[email protected]. We would then require a current CV and a cover letter addressing key selection criteria in support of your application.