Specialist AOD and Mental Health Clinician

Provide guidance, build workforce capability, improve outcomes for consumers
Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community
SCHADS Level 6, Full time or Part Time 0.8 FTE Max term until 30 June 2026
Your new role
Support initiatives that foster a more connected and responsive workforce, with a focus on bridging the divide between mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) service systems.

Through identifying emerging trends, service delivery needs, and gaps in current practices, actively collaborate on the development of targeted policies, protocols, and procedures. By cultivating strong partnerships across community services, enable seamless referrals, coordinated care, and successful transitions.

Your expertise in program coordination ensures effective design, implementation, and review of activities while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and shared commitment across the team.

Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 6) and super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,+00 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
An operational key role with strong practice collaboration
Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning!
25% discount at Uniting Op Shops
Hybrid work options and flexibility to work full time or part time
Our people are central – grow your project skills
Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
Your skills and experience
Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences, as well as a Certificate IV in AOD, or have completed the core competencies, or ability to complete within 24 months.

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How to apply
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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Sara Voegtline at sara.voegtline@vt.uniting.org during business hours.

About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. Read more