Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol Professional (Victoria)

“Exciting Opportunity for a Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol Professional

Part-time opportunity (4 days per week)
Generous salary packaging (up to $30k grossed up value)
Supportive team environment

Would you like the opportunity to provide clinical leadership and response towards the changing direction of drug & alcohol services towards dual diagnosis?

Would you like to work for a community based agency which is a registered training organisation (RTO) and can provide exciting and diverse professional development opportunities?

Moreland Hall is a leading alcohol and other drugs (AOD) agency with over 35 years experience in the not-for-profit sector of Victoria. Our organisation is currently seeking to increase our capacity to provide appropriate and best-practice based services to AOD clients who have concurrent mental health issues. With this, we require a highly skilled and experienced mental health/AOD professional to join the education and training team.

We are a passionate and supportive organisation open to embracing change and offering an innovative team environment. You’ll have the opportunity to take a lead role in mentoring and training our workforce, providing you with an ability to gain valuable experience in project management and diversify your skill base.

Applicants MUST address the following selection criteria to be considered:
Relevant undergraduate degree
Significant postgraduate experience and/or postgraduate degree level qualification in mental health
Knowledge and understanding of best-practice in mental health and AOD treatment approaches
Relevant experience in working with clients with co-existing disorders
Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
Current Victorian drivers licence
Qualifications or experience in developing and implementing training in the AOD or mental health sector would be advantageous

Enquiries should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources – Nessá Pastoors on 03 9384 8801 or send in a CV with covering letter addressing the selection criteria to jobs@morelandhall.org

Applications close 5pm Friday 2nd May 2008”