Permanent part time role Based at south east Melbourne (Narre Warren) SCHADS Level 4 increase your take home pay with salary packaging benefits Your new role Our Catalyst Rehabilitation Program is a structured, group-based treatment program delivered by a team of experienced clinicians. The program provides evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy, to support individuals in addressing harmful alcohol and other drug use. We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to support the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings. This role is focused on facilitating meaningful behaviour change and improving participant outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Delivering behaviour change interventions to support individuals to reduce or cease harmful alcohol and other drug use Assisting participants to build and maintain healthier, substance-free lifestyles Supporting participants to understand the relationship between substance use and criminogenic behaviour Equipping participants with relapse prevention strategies and skills to manage high-risk situations This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic rehabilitation program that promotes accountability, personal growth, and long-term positive change. 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 an hourly rate equivalent to SCHADS Level 4 superannuation , you can access the following: 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 rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Your skills and experience You will bring with you: A relevant tertiary qualification in Health or Welfare, such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or Allied Health Sciences. A recognised Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) skill set, or willingness and ability to complete this within two years of commencement. Demonstrated experience working with AOD clients, including individuals with dual diagnosis and/or forensic backgrounds. Experience conducting comprehensive alcohol and other drug assessments and delivering counselling interventions. View the position description here 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, please reach out to our team on: Nick Morgan: E: Nick.morgan@vt.uniting.org | P: 0479 177 475 Keryn Ralph: E: Keryn.ralph@vt.uniting.org | P: 0447 200 374 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 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.
