AOD Clinician

• Outreach opportunity utilising AOD specialisation
• Permanent, Full Time or 4 days considered
• $126 400 - $142 560 + salary packaging and super

We are partnering with a highly respected community services organisation to recruit an AOD Clinician for a brand-new Youth Trauma Service launching in the ACT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team establishing an innovative, trauma-informed program supporting young people with complex needs.

The Opportunity:

As the AOD Clinician, you will provide specialist alcohol and other drug support within a multidisciplinary youth trauma service. You will play a key role in delivering integrated therapeutic interventions and strengthening AOD capability across the clinical team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based AOD assessments and therapeutic interventions
• Supporting young people with co-occurring AOD, mental health and psychosocial challenges
• Developing individualised treatment plans integrating harm reduction, recovery and trauma-informed approaches
• Providing flexible outreach and engagement strategies for young people who face barriers to accessing services
• Delivering psychoeducation, harm reduction strategies and family support interventions
• Supporting multidisciplinary care planning and risk management processes
• Providing consultation, coaching and training to clinicians to strengthen AOD capability across the service
• Building strong partnerships with youth mental health, AOD, education and community providers

About You:

We are seeking an experienced AOD clinician passionate about supporting young people experiencing co-occurring trauma and substance use challenges.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Counselling.
• Professional registration or eligibility for membership (e.g., AHPRA, AASW or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience delivering AOD counselling and therapeutic interventions
• Strong understanding of harm reduction, recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care
• Experience working with young people and families experiencing complex and intersecting needs
• Ability to deliver group and individual interventions and contribute to service development
• Strong stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Current driver’s licence

Why This Role?

• Join a brand-new youth trauma service and help shape innovative AOD practice within a reputable NGO.
• Work within a multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented and culturally safe service model
• Be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team
• Strong focus on professional development and clinical skill expansion
• Opportunity to influence service design and integrated care approaches

Interested? If you are passionate about supporting young people impacted by trauma and substance use, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Alana [email protected]