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Family Services Clinician

• Full-time, Permanent.
• Based at Lower Plenty
• $90,138.16 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

About Odyssey Victoria:

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey Victoria 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. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose:

The key purpose of this position is to support the Senior Family Services Clinician and Family Services Team Leader in implementing programs and standards, modelling clinical best practice, and promoting Therapeutic Community (TC) values to resident families.

Key areas of focus:

• Provision of Treatment Services
• Clinical
• Program Development and Treatment Activities
• Networking
• Quality

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Facilitate therapy groups and individual counselling sessions.
• Conduct client planning groups to develop individual recovery plans (IRPs)
• Ensure high quality case management and timely/detailed record keeping
• Oversee and support the staff and senior residents during admission.
• Conduct MARAM risk assessments, safety planning and Family Violence information sharing.
• Participate in therapy team reviews, case reviews and other relevant meetings.
• Keep abreast of current relevant research and publications.
• Provide court advocacy for Resident families
• Liaise with DFFH, Child Protection, Orange Doors, and other key stakeholder working in the children and families’ sector.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE. http://odyssey.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/POSTC5016-Family-Services-Clincian.pdf

Who are WE looking for?

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience…

1. Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related degree/tertiary qualification with one-years’ experience and/or substantial experience or an Associate Diploma with relevant experience. Experience in early childhood/children’s services leading and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Completion of the AOD Skill Set for Health Professionals (or commitment to obtain one of these within 12 months of employment). Staff will be fully supported in obtaining the skillset*.
3. Excellent case management skills and the ability to work with complex clients.
4. Ability to take initiative and capacity to work independently, adapting to changing organisational needs.
5. A comprehensive understanding of alcohol and drug substance abuse and an understanding of residential rehabilitation services.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage clients and children in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
7. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be open to giving and receiving feedback, and recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
8. Strong communication and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, balance competing demands and priorities work effectively.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE. http://odyssey.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/POSTC5016-Family-Services-Clincian.pdf

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OV will invest in the staff’s professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).

The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

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
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities.
• Providing career pathways across diverse OV programs.
• 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 a 9 day fortnight, school-orientated part-year hours and monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Becca Gratch and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Becca Gratch, Team Leader – Family Services on [email protected].

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, so please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OV 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

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV 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.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.