AOD Counsellor - Community Care & Harm Reduction

Tradewind Recruitment Australia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is recruiting for an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Worker to join a community-based health team in Geelong on an ongoing locum basis. You will provide person-centred support across assessment, counselling, case management and harm minimisation.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver AOD and psychosocial support, develop treatment plans, advocate for clients, and connect them with health and community services in the Geelong region.

Qualifications

• AOD counselling, case management or community-based support experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of harm minimisation and person-centred practice.
• Experience supporting clients with complex psychosocial needs.
• Strong communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Ability to obtain/hold a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide AOD assessment, case management and direct client support.
• Deliver individual and group-based counselling interventions.
• Develop individualised treatment and support plans.
• Work within harm minimisation and recovery-focused frameworks.
• Support clients with complex AOD and psychosocial needs.
• Connect individuals and families to AOD, mental health, health and community services.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors and other professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case management and care planning.
• Provide advocacy, referrals and practical support.
• Contribute to community education and health promotion activities.
• Build strong relationships with external AOD, mental health and community services.

Skills

AOD counselling

Case management

Community engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Advocacy

Communication

National Police Check

Education

Relevant qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Job description

Tradewind Australia is recruiting for an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Worker to join a community-based health team in Geelong on an ongoing locum basis. You will provide person-centred support across assessment, counselling, case management and harm minimisation.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver AOD and psychosocial support, develop treatment plans, advocate for clients, and connect them with health and community services in the Geelong region.