Want to be part of a cutting edge service to improve the lives of young people with a Dual Disorder & their Family.

DUAL DIAGNOSES FAMILY CLINICIAN

Full-Time Position

Salary range $58K to $64K negotiable depending on qualifications, skills and experience, plus superannuation and attractive salary packaging.

The Family Eclipse Program is an innovative service working with individuals (16-24 years) who have a co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug disorder and their families.

The successful applicant will ideally possess all following requirements. However, understanding this is a new area of expertise, those possessing experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered: mental health, AOD treatment; family work.

The Family Eclipse Program was first funded as an innovative response to youth mental health concerns in 2007 and has received continued funding since.  The program uses family based interventions to enhance current treatment of an individual’s dual disorder.   The aim is to increase positive outcomes for the whole family inclusive of the person with the dual disorder and includes psycho-education and symptom management strategies. Interventions will aim to reduce stress, improve family communication and problem solving skills and to generally reduce the negative influence of mental health and drug abuse on individual and family life. An outcome evaluation aims to provide valuable results of the program’s success.

Odyssey House Victoria is the lead agency for this project in partnership with Interact Australia and Task Force Inc.  This is a full-time position until June 2014. An extension beyond this is subject to the project funding being continued.

For further information please contact Miranda Manning Programs Manager, Odyssey Community Services on (03) 9420 7610.

Our approach to recruitment is based on flexibility and creating opportunities in which staff can develop

Applications close:  Monday 6^th August 10am.

Position descriptions are available on http://www.odyssey.org.au/jobs/

If this position appeals to you please apply online by uploading a copy of your CV and application letter C/O The Program Manager: Odyssey Community Services.

For further details about Odyssey House Victoria follow the link: www.odyssey.org.au

The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is seeking experienced people to work in Canberra. FARE is a charitable foundation working to prevent the harms associated with alcohol misuse.

FUNDRAISING MANAGER
Salary package up to $90,000 – two year contract

The Fundraising Manager’s responsibilities:

• ·         Develop, manage and implement the fundraising strategy
• ·         Enlist individual, not-for-profit and corporate support that results in philanthropic gifts, donations and pro-bono support
• ·         Research funding and income generation opportunities
• ·         Develop supporter relationships and partnerships within the third and corporate sectors, and government
• ·         Develop and maintain a fundraising database.

Applicants must demonstrate the following capabilities:

• ·         Strong project management skills with proven ability to meet financial targets
• ·         Superior written and verbal communication skills
• ·         Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills
• ·         The ability to think strategically and act collaboratively to achieve results
  • ·         The ability to work autonomously
  • ·         A passion for working in a third sector organisation.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Salary package up to $80,000 – one year contract

The Project Coordinator’s responsibilities

• ·         Coordinate a project to promote the alcohol guidelines among health professionals and provide secretariat support to the project steering committee
• ·        Engage and manage consultants and contractors to undertake specific research, development and communication tasks
• ·        Undertake high quality research and policy analysis
• ·        Maintain and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders including government representatives and health professional bodies to further agreed positions
• ·        Undertake reporting requirements

Applicants must demonstrate the following capabilities:

• ·         Proven experience in research, policy analysis and project management
• ·         Excellent written and verbal communication
• ·         Demonstrated capacity to work with diverse stakeholders
• ·         Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage and prioritise workload, and work to tight timelines

The successful applicants will also be able to access salary sacrificing options available to a health promotion charity. FARE is located in Deakin and offers a friendly, collaborative work environment.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applicants will need to submit a letter of no more than 500 words indicating their suitability for the position and a current CV.

For more information go to www.fare.org.au or call Jim O’Shea on (02) 6122 8600. Email applications to sarah.maloney@fare.org.au by COB 27 July 2012.

The Weigelli Centre is an Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation facility just outside Cowra in the Central West of NSW.

1. 1.       Clinical Supervisor

The Weigelli Centre wishes to engage an external supervisor to provide regular staff Clinical Supervision sessions (19 hours per month,  flexibly).

The Clinical Supervisor will have the following skill set:

–     Post graduate qualifications in Social Work or Psychology

–     Extensive clinical experience with clients with substance misuse and comorbid mental health disorders

–     Demonstrated clinical competencies in the delivery of best practice,  evidence-based,  contemporary Assessment and Treatment models

–     Demonstrated high level of cultural competence in working with Aboriginal communities and organizations

–     Demonstrated understanding of the role and function of Clinical Supervision

–     Impartial and non-judgemental approach

Community and Family Support Team

The Community and Family Support Team will expand the Weigelli Centre programme and the following staff are sought:

1. Team Leader

This senior position will manage the team.  The person will have appropriate qualifications,  team management experience,  case management experience and be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate,  support and run community development activities appropriate to the programme.  Problem solving skills,  initiative and a demonstrated excellent work ethic are essential.

1. 3.      Field Worker (Alcohol and Other Drugs)

This position will work to facilitate access for Aboriginal men,  women ,  and their families,  to appropriate AOD treatment.  The person will have appropriate qualifications,  casework experience,  experience working with Indigenous clients with AOD and MH issues,  experience providing community AOD interventions.  Problem solving skills,  initiative and a demonstrated excellent work ethic are essential.

Closing Date:  3 August 2012

All staff will be required to undergo a criminal record check and a Working with Children Check.

The Weigelli Centre reserves the right not to fill any position.

For Further Information:

Daniel Jeffries,  Bev Hansell  or Duncan McEvoy     02 6345 1803 or weigellicentre@bigpond.com

Wanted!    an experienced and enthusiastic project officer to manage the Community Sharps Management Project (CSMP). This statewide project aims to promote a healthy and safe environment through improving the management of community sharps.

The project uses a partnership approach with local government, public health sectors, government/non-government agencies and the community in order to implement best practice community sharps management policies and practices across NSW.

The position is located within the HIV/AIDS & Related Programs Unit based in South Eastern Sydney Local health District but will implement project activities across NSW.  Some travel within NSW will be required

Position Title 

Senior Projects Officer (Community Sharps)

 Employment Status 

Temporary Full Time (up to 31/07/2015)

Award Classification 

Health Managers (State) Award – Health Mgr Lvl 2  ($80,640 – $95,646)  

Selection Criteria 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent Local Government or Waste Industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of issues associated with community sharps and clinical waste management.
• Understanding of relevant State and Local Government legislative requirements and relevant guidelines for the management of community sharps and clinical waste.
• Demonstrated high level negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in project management.
• Demonstrated experience working with local councils on public health or environmental health issues/projects.
• Understanding of the principles of Harm Minimisation and the NSW Needle and Syringe Program.
• Current NSW driver’s license

Contact

Gary Gahan

(02) 93828124

gary.gahan@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date 

29/07/2012

EXPRESSION of INTERESTS

       NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (NPA)

       INDIGENOUS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (IECD) ELEMENT 2

       MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS

       DRUG and ALCOHOL CLINICIANS

The Closing the Gap National Partnership Agreement (NPA) Indigenous Early Childhood Development (IECD) Element 2 has been established to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal pregnant women in the perinatal period, their children and families who are ‘at risk’ or vulnerable to either mental health and/or drug and alcohol  issues.

The aims of this initiative are:

To increase access and improve identification and early intervention for Aboriginal pregnant women and their families who are ‘at risk’ or vulnerable to mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues

To strengthen the structures, procedures and processes that support best practice and effective continuum of care between community antenatal care providers, hospitals and back to the community providers following birth

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service supporting Aboriginal pregnant women, their children and families. These positions will be co located at and work in close partnership with their local Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service (AMIHS); provide prevention and early intervention mental health and/or drug and alcohol services; engage with the local Aboriginal community and develop linkages with a range of local specialist and general health services.

There are 9 new mental health drug and alcohol services based at twelve selected Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Services (AMIHS) being implemented throughout NSW. Vacancies for mental health clinicians and drug and alcohol clinicians still exist in the following locations:

Vacancies for mental health clinicians and drug and alcohol clinicians exist in the following locations:

• Hunter New England LHD – Taree:           1 Mental Health Clinician

• Western NSW LHD – Dubbo:                       1 Drug & Alcohol Clinician

• Western NSW LHD – Walgett:                   1 Mental Health Clinician

1 Drug & Alcohol Clinician

• Western Sydney LHD – Mt Druitt:              1 Mental Health Clinician

• Murrumbidgee LHD – Griffith:                   1 Drug & Alcohol Clinician

• South Western Sydney LHD – Narellan: 1 Mental Health Clinician

• Central Coast LHD –  Gosford:                      1 Drug and Alcohol Clinician

1 Mental Health Clinician

For further details please contact the NPA  IECD Element 2 mental health drug and alcohol service Project Officers for further information:

Danielle Perkes | NPA IECD Element 2 Mental Health Project Officer | Tel. 02 9816 0437 | Mob. 0407 390 783

Gay Foster | NPA IECD Element 2 Drug and Alcohol Project Officer | Tel. 02 9816 0472 | Mob. 0408 573 230

Senior Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor

An exciting opportunity to join Catalyst: Alcohol Community Rehabilitation Program, winner of the 2011 National Drug and Alcohol Award.

• Leading Alcohol and Other Drugs agency
• Full Time Fixed Term until June 2016
• Generous salary packaging benefits

UnitingCare Re Gen formerly Moreland Hall is the lead Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment and education agency of UnitingCare Victoria and Tasmania. Re Gen has been operating since 1970 and provides a range of treatment and education services to the community. Our purpose is to promote health and reduce alcohol and other drug related harm.

Catalyst is a state wide post withdrawal non-residential rehabilitation program for persons aged 18 years and over who wish to address their problematic alcohol use. The Catalyst program is an evidence based intensive 6 week non-residential structured program which incorporates individual and, group work focusing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, motivational enhancement, strengthening family relationships, recreation and socialisation activities.

We are seeking an experienced AOD Clinician to join our team. To be successful in the role you will have relevant tertiary qualifications preferably Social Work, certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work or 4 key competencies in AOD, qualifications in dual diagnosis or willingness to undertake, as well as demonstrated experience working with AOD or dual diagnosis clients.

To view the position description and details on how to apply please visit the employment section of our website at http://regen.org.au/employment/22-current-employment/222-senior-alcohol-and-other-drug-counsellor

Applications should include a CV, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description and forwarded to Carla Reidcreid@regen.org.au

For further information please contact Venetia Brissenden on 9384 8831.

Applications close 4pm Friday 29 June 2012.

Karralika Programs is a not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of alcohol and other drug services to the ACT community and surrounding regions.

Karralika Programs is seeking applications addressing the selection criteria (including a CV) from interested people.  For enquiries please contact the CEO, Camilla Rowland, on (02) 6163 0200. 

Deadline for submission of applications is 20 June 2012 and these may be sent by email  to ceo@karralika.org.au or to Karralika Programs, PO Box 2230, Tuggeranong, ACT 2901.

The Ethnographic Research Program at the National Drug Research Institute’s Melbourne Office is seeking expressions of interest regarding a Research Fellow position. The position will be for approximately twelve months. The Ethnographic Research Program conducts research on the social and cultural contexts of alcohol and other drug use. The program offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

For further details click on link:

http://ndri.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/pdf/employment/research_fellow_melbourne_jun_12.pdf