Posted: 14/03/2025
Closing Date: 28/03/2025
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sunshine
Job Category: Community Services and Development

ABOUT THE ROLE

Jesuit Social Services seeks one qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Connexions Program in the role of Afterhours Dual Diagnosis Practitioner. The successful applicant will have a well-developed understanding of working with marginalised individuals affected by dual diagnosis concerns (mental health and problematic substance use) and a commitment to assertive outreach.
These after hours (weekdays 12-8pm, Saturdays 10-2pm) positions are based in Sunshine, with a large component of the role to be provided in outreach settings.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or equivalent relevant experience in the field of mental health/alcohol and other drugs/dual diagnosis
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to engage and work effectively with disadvantaged people, particularly those who present with mental health and substance use concerns, and intersect with the homeless and justice system
• Experience in undertaking intake, assessment, and providing brief intervention support to marginalised individuals exhibiting mental health and substance use concerns
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of therapeutic counselling, casework, outreach, advocacy, and support to people experiencing mental health issues and/or dual diagnosis concern