AOD Counsellor

Uniting Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Childcare subsidy discount

Narre Warren office

Job summary

Uniting is seeking an AOD Counsellor for a part-time 0.8 FTE, based at Narre Warren. You will provide individual and group counselling, promote recovery, and support development of evidence-based interventions to help participants live healthier lives and reduce relapse.

The role includes creating and delivering treatment plans, working with families, and leveraging motivational and CBT approaches in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• AOD or dual-diagnosis experience preferred.
• Experience providing drug and alcohol assessment/counselling.
• Group work experience is valued.
• Knowledge of case formulation and development of Individual Treatment Plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and family members and promote recovery.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions to help participants establish healthier lifestyles and manage relapse.
• Facilitate groups and contribute to treatment planning and discharge planning.

Skills

AOD counselling

Dual-diagnosis experience

Group work facilitation

Case formulation

Treatment planning

Motivational Enhancement

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Nursing or Allied Health

Job description

• Join a dynamic team with supportive leadership
• Part Time (0.8 FTE) Ongoing role, based at our Narre Warren office
• Assist clients and their family members and promote recovery.

About the opportunity

As an AOD Counsellor of the established Catalyst Program, you will have an opportunity to further develop your clinical skills with a diverse group of participants both as an individual counsellor and group facilitator.

The role will also provide support with the development and delivery of evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions intended to assist participants to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use; and assist participants to avoid and better manage relapse.

View the full position description here.

What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing SCHADS level 4 + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• A great location in Narre Warren.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences. You will also bring with you:

• Experience in working with AOD or dual-diagnosis clients.
• Experience providing drug and alcohol assessment/counselling activities.
• Group work will be highly considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and some experience with case formulation, development of Individual Treatment Plans and discharge planning.
• Capacity to facilitate a range of therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, including group interventions for families and significant others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and some experience in the application of Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.

View the full position description here.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.