AOD Counsellor - Part-Time Impact & Growth

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Study leave & Curran FoundationScholar

Fitness Passport

Private health discount

Cultural recognitions

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is seeking a Counsellor (Level 1-2) for a permanent, part-time role (24 hours per week) in the Alcohol and Drug Outpatients Service. The role delivers evidence-based assessment, counselling and interventions to people who use alcohol and other drugs, promoting physical, psychological and social wellbeing.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, create care plans, coordinate referrals and contribute to education and community initiatives, working within a

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related behavioural science discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Experience supporting people with alcohol and other drug concerns.
• Experience delivering brief interventions and care to clients with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions for people who use alcohol and other drugs.
• Conduct psychosocial and mental health assessments, intake consultations and ongoing sessions.
• Develop, implement and review multidisciplinary care plans and coordinate referrals.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Counselling

Assessment

AOD treatment

Brief interventions

Education

Psychology

Social Work

Counselling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EMR)

Job description

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is seeking a Counsellor (Level 1-2) for a permanent, part-time role (24 hours per week) in the Alcohol and Drug Outpatients Service. The role delivers evidence-based assessment, counselling and interventions to people who use alcohol and other drugs, promoting physical, psychological and social wellbeing.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, create care plans, coordinate referrals and contribute to education and community initiatives, working within a