Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician

Mental Health/Alcohol And Other Drugs Clinician Job ID: Location: Horsham, VIC, 3400 Area: Alcohol & Drugs, Child, Youth & Families, Mental Health Employment: Maximum Term Full Time Closing: Dec 1 2025 Deliver person centred treatments according to needs. Join a bold and values‑led organisation positively impacting the community. SCHADS Level 5, Full Time Maximum Term, based in Horsham. Your new role Deliver person‑centered services for people who have AOD and/or mental health support needs by providing accessible and appropriate care to meet the diverse needs of consumers, natural supporters, and the community. Support the development of a multidisciplinary collaborative care workforce to better support consumers with complex AOD and/or mental health support needs to improve health outcomes. Currently this position is Full Time Maximum Term, until 30 June 2026 however this role is dependent on funding for the program and to date has been extended on an ongoing basis. 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 salary of (SCHADS Level 5) + super, Maximum Term Part Time, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take‑home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more. With Our Meal Entertainment Benefit Of $2,650 Annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre‑tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following: Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). Access training and development opportunities to help you grow. Work in a values‑driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion. Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background. Your Skills And Experience Tertiary Level Qualifications (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy). Highly desirable – Minimum of two years counselling experience. Highly desirable – Experience in counselling children and youth. Current full 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). Sound knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of Mental Health and/or AOD recovery support, gained through experience, education and/or training. Knowledge of the statutory requirements related to Community Mental Health and/or AOD services. Delivering clinical counselling services that improve outcomes for consumers with a clinically diagnosed mental disorder through evidence‑based treatment. Providing early intervention strategies and case management. How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We’ll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, reach out to Tanya Aschenbrenner on or call for a chat. 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: Uniting is a child‑safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. 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 LGBTQIA+. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr