Job description
- Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing
- Based at Bairnsdale.
- $108,851.75 per annum, plus super
- 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
- Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
Our values are: Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love
About Odyssey House Victoria:
Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow.
Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.
About this opportunity:
You will support the Program Manager in the development, implementation, and coordination of programs to enhance clinical practices and meet organisational and funding agreements.
This role will be responsible for ensuring that clinical team members have a sound understanding of the underlying principles, theory and essential qualities of informed and considered clinical practice within the therapeutic environment.
Key areas of focus:
- Clinical Leadership
- Case Management / Treatment Activities
- Program Development
- Staff Management
- Networking
- Quality
Duties include but are not limited to…
- Effectively lead the team in Clinical care
- Role modelling, supervision, mentoring and support.
- Providing advice and direction in all aspects of clinical care
- Overseeing and participating in therapy team reviews, case reviews and other meetings
- Presenting organised and timely reports to supervision groups and staff meetings.
- Work collaboratively with the Program Manager in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of client-focused clinical practice.
- Participate in clinical supervision and be open to receiving constructive feedback in all areas of clinical practice.
- Manage and support Clinical staff to ensure operational targets and objectives are achieved.
- Work collaboratively with Admissions to ensure operational targets and objectives are achieved.
- Facilitate therapy groups and individual sessions.
- Supervise and support all activities related to client assessment, pre-residential support, and admission to the TC.
- Monitor and support the timely assessment and treatment response for priority client groups: Koori, Justice, Family Drug Treatment court, forensic, etc.
- Keep abreast of current research and publications on Therapeutic Community advances and treatment models.
- Provide leadership and professional development opportunities and contribute to the work of the staff, flexibly responding to needs, and giving and receiving support and constructive feedback.
- Conduct annual staff appraisals (PDR’s) and develop work plans for staff with the facilitation of Senior Clinicians.
- Liaise and provide education, information, and support regarding the TC program to community agencies involved in the referral of clients.
- Participate and support reviews of standards in the TC including “Community of Community” reviews.
- Participate in an ‘on call’ roster with other senior staff including the possibility of recall.
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.
Key Selection Criteria:
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to provide clinical leadership to our clinicians and senior clinicians.
To be successful in this role, you must meet the following:
- Degree/Tertiary qualification in Health, Mental Health, or Allied Health or an Associate Diploma with substantial experience with a minimum of the AOD Skill Set for Health Professionals (or commitment to obtain one of these within 12 months of employment).*(Refer Appendix A)
- Extensive experience in leading and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, giving, and receiving feedback, and recognising and resolving interpersonal and team conflicts.
- A leadership style that embraces accountability, teamwork, and shared responsibility.
- Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written) and demonstrated experience preparing and presenting reports, briefings, and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in the process of creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge to inform organisational and therapeutic processes.
- High level case management and group management skills and the ability to work with complex clients.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of high-quality therapeutic service delivery, coupled with a strong theoretical and practice base in the principles of recovery, and a commitment to community education and health promotion.
- High-level stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate with a wide variety of agencies and individuals at various levels.
- Well-developed capacity to continuously review and make responsive changes where needed to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
- Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, balance competing demands and priorities work effectively.
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.
What we can give YOU!
In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill your leadership capabilities.
- Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project opportunities.
- Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
- Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals.
- Flexible working arrangements such as, school-orientated part-year hours and monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).
Application information
Please apply directly via our ELMO careers website (applications via email will not be considered).
Applications should be addressed to Cristina Francioli and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Cristina Francioli Program Manager – Hope Centre on, [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader – Clinical – Bairnsdale enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0460 765 223.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!
Our commitment to diversity
At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
Safety screening
OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.
Mandatory COVID vaccinations
In line with OHV’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.
All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.