Drug Court Clinical Advisor, Dandenong Magistrates Court Job posted: 15/01/2025
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Court Services Victoria
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/MC1693WD
Closes: 29/01/2025
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
• VPS Grade 4 role based in South East Melbourne with flexibility.
• Working collaboratively in a pivotal role assisting people in improving their lives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
About Us The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state.
The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90 per cent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year.
The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
The Drug Court is a statutory division of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and part of MCV Specialist Courts and Programs.
The division provides an alternative sentencing option to offenders with drug and/or alcohol dependency who have committed offence/s whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol and/or to support their dependency.
About the Role The Drug Court of Victoria is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised Clinical Advisor (CA) to join the Multi Disciplinary team.
The Drug Court CA is responsible for providing a range of clinical advice, treatment and referral services for the Drug Court and its participants, in line with the principles and practices of the model.
It is the role of the Drug Court CA to:
Assess potential participants referred to the Drug Court and develop treatment plans to address substance use and associated issues. Develop individual treatment plans for participants on a Drug Treatment Order to address their substance use, psychosocial history and participate in case conferences. Provide expert advice to the Court in relation to the offender's psychosocial history, substance use and suitability for inclusion in and ongoing participation in the program. Provide assessment and progress reports for the Drug Court Magistrate. Develop, manage and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Court Services Victoria, court staff, judiciary, community organisations, drug treatment agencies, peer agencies, and other Victorian Government Departments and Non-Government Organisations. Contribute to the development and progress of the Drug Court program including the development and continuous improvement of clinical policies, procedures and assessment tools. The Drug Court CA is a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will excel in a team environment and will be afforded the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment while developing collaborative relationships with a diverse range of key stakeholders.
About You The incumbent will have exceptional communication and organisational skills to build and sustain effective relationships with participants and stakeholders in order to respectfully address their inquiries and needs.
You will have demonstrated experience working with Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD) and mental health clients and a sound application of treatment pathways.
You will be computer literate and able to effectively use relevant computer systems and be a fast learner.
You will be clinically competent and confident in providing current treatment advice to magistrates and non-clinical staff members.
A tertiary qualification in health, social work, welfare or related field with emphasis in AOD specifically is required.
How to apply Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
Resume Other Information CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group.
CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.
Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Court Services Victoria job application system.
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