Permanent | Full time (flexible to Part Time – 4 days/week) Salary: $99K + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Mareeba QLD 4880
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need.
Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive.
United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity Ready to inspire and lead a team committed to making a lasting impact?
As our Practice Co-ordinator at Djindigal Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Residential Rehabilitation Service, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding clients through their recovery journey.
You'll oversee treatment plans, manage referrals, and utilize the latest evidence-based practices to meet diverse client needs.
Join us in supporting individuals as they take control of their substance use, set personal goals, and work towards a positive future.
With your support, clients will be empowered to continue their progress and build a healthier life beyond our residential program.
Djindigal service aims to provide a way for people who have self-identified substance use concerns, to take control of their use and reduce the negative impacts on their life.
The service will empower and equip them to achieve their individual goals relating to their substance use, and to be able to continue their recovery journey for a further 6 months after leaving the residential setting.
Your Key Responsibilities Provide practice leadership and support to the entire team. Assist in the recruitment, supervision, leadership and development of a small team of clinical and health support staff. Support the service to use the SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Recovery therapeutic group program. Support the Registered Nurse and AOD Counsellor to provide high quality service to clients. Actively engage with clients to deliver a range of therapeutic interventions including informal and specialist therapies, counselling, etc. Assist with ensuring the service is obtaining and maintains its accreditation standards. Requirements for Success Relevant tertiary qualifications - Social Work, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, or other human services-related field. Experience in community-based nursing, alcohol and drugs and/or mental health. Demonstrated ability to provide specialised or complex therapeutic interventions and manage a caseload of complex clients. Experience supervising and leading teams. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email Your Benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference. Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax. Free external, confidential counselling. Volunteering opportunities. Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave. How to Apply Send your application today!
Applications are shortlisted as they are received.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Thank you.
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