This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of motivated, enthusiastic and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team in the Alcohol and Other Drug service at Access Health and Community. We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified AOD Youth Clinician for a permanent part time role (.6EFT) WHO ARE WE?AccessHC is a community health service that operates in Inner East of Melbourne and surrounds, offering a range of medical, health and community services. The Alcohol and Other Drug service at AccessHC offers a number of specialist AOD services to the community at no cost to clients, including:Youth services for clients aged 12-25 yearsAdult services for clients aged 16 years + including comprehensive assessment, counselling, Care & Recovery Coordination and Non-Residential WithdrawalForensic assessment and treatment servicesFamily counselling for family/friends affected by substance useThe Medication Support & Recovery Service, a dedicated treatment service for people using over-the-counter or prescription medicationsPeer support services including individual support and group programsA secondary NSP on site to promote harm reduction for clients who are injecting drugs WHAT IS THE ROLE? The AOD Youth Clinician will work with young people (aged 12-25) affected by substance use to provide assessment, support, therapeutic counselling, case management and outreach services. The role will primarily involve clinic-based therapeutic interventions with young people, with a small component of outreach. In addition, the role involves developing and maintaining partnerships with local schools, youth services and working closely the Access HC Headspace service in Hawthorn. This role will be based between our Hawthorn and Doncaster East sites, with some work from home activities required during the COVID-19 pandemic. WHY WORK WITH US? This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative service, with access to generous salary packaging (up to $15,990 per annum + meals and entertainment expenses) and flexible work arrangements. AccessHC is passionate about promoting well-being in both our clients and staff. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals with diverse cultural and social backgrounds. HOW DO I APPLY?Please submit your application via the link. Please address the selection criteria in your Cover-Letter. Selection criteria can be found in the position description on our website https://careers.accesshc.org.au/APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 16th January 2022 Access Health and Community is a Child Safe OrganisationAccess Health and Community is committed to protecting the health and safety of our workers and those who attend our services. As per Access policy and the Victorian Government public health order, successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their COVID Vaccination prior to appointment.Access Health and Community is a provider of disability services. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Screening Check and if necessary, an International Police check prior to any appointment. Access Health and Community actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples and people from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgroundPosition Description AUDMelbourne