AOD Counsellor, Assessment Officer & InReach Worker

Odyssey House McGrath Foundation

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counsellor

  • Full time fixed term contracts until 30th June 2018 (with possible extension)
  • 38hr week - Monday to Friday
  • Central East Sydney Locations
  • SCHADS Award Level 4 Pay Point 1

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Assessment Officer

  • Full time fixed term contract until 30th June 2018 (with possible extension)
  • 38hr week - Monday to Friday
  • Central East Sydney Locations
  • SCHADS Award Level 3 Pay Point 1

InReach Worker

  • Full time fixed term contract until 30th June 2018 (with possible extension)
  • 38hr week - Monday to Friday
  • Central East Sydney Locations
  • SCHADS Award Level 4 Pay Point 1

Odyssey House McGrath Foundation is a not for profit organisation that provides rehabilitation and community services to individuals with alcohol and other drug dependencies.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced staff to work within a small team for Odyssey House in our Community Service Centres based in theCentral East Sydney locations.

Selection Criteria

  • Minimum tertiary qualifications in Mental Health or Alcohol and Other Drugs, or equivalent;
  • Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse, complex, coerced and co-morbid AOD / MH populations;
  • Demonstrated skills in written communication, including report writing, case notes and data recording;
  • Proven experience conducting relevant psychological assessments such as personality assessment, intellectual functioning and psychometric tests; and support for individual, carer and families within the AOD and Mental Health fields;
  • Knowledge and/or experience responding to clients in crisis (e.g. presenting suicide/self-harm);
  • Understanding of the principles of the Privacy Act and its practical implementation in service delivery;
  • Knowledge of evidence based treatment, harm minimisation, care coordination and support strategies;
  • Knowledge of and commitment to implement the principles of WHS, EEO and continuous Quality Improvement.

Successful applicants need to provide a current Criminal Record Check and a currentWorking with

Children Check.

Closing Date: 21st April 2017

How to Apply:

Send your application to

  • Address the above selection criteria briefly in your cover letter (max 2 pages)
  • Add the reference number: ASSTD-CESand add the position title you are applying for
  • Include an up to date copy of your resume

Please note: Only applications answering the selection criteria will be considered

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

No agencies please