• Engage in community outreach and provide education to support individuals and families affected by substance use  
• Work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to develop recovery-oriented care plans
• Supportive and balanced work environment for all employees 
• Classification COMM DEV WKR CL2B Y1- Y6*

 Who We Are and What We Stand For  

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.   

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.  

  
What You Will Be Doing   

The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Youth Clinician role sits within Peninsula Health’s Alcohol and Other Drug Program. This position is responsible for delivering the following treatment options: Youth Outreach, Youth Counselling and supporting the AOD Supported Accommodation Program. The role holds a clinical case load of youth AOD clients, working across the AOD sector in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula catchment, with the delivery of specific funded projects under the AOD program.

  
What You Need  

We anticipate you will have:  

• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
• A health, social, or behavioural science related tertiary qualification with the AOD competencies (or working towards)
• Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and vulnerable young people with AOD concerns.

This role is limited term part time until 24/12/2025 for maternity leave cover.

To view the position description click here:https://1drv.ms/b/c/fb91f56e7ceee62c/EfeXBY_ASUtPjXSy7SYPt8QBM_eijOFmftz9ZJcqHaOYqA?e=ju6Gga

What Next  

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Nursing Recruitment team at nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au

For role specific information contact Rob White @rwhite@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 27 June 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

  
Additional Requirements  

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.    

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.   

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.  

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