Counsellor Case Manager

Uniting Communities; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity Leave (12 weeks)

Cultural Leave (1 week)

Community Engagement Leave (1 day)

Salary Packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

Uniting Communities in Adelaide is seeking a Counsellor/Case Manager for the New ROADS Residential Rehabilitation Program. This fixed-term part-time role (30 hours per week) focuses on thorough assessments, risk screening, and coordinating pre-admission support to ensure client safety.

You will provide intensive AOD counselling in office and outreach, build partnerships with community organisations, and support clients to adopt healthier lifestyles while reducing stigma.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology, or related field; AOD qualifications with experience also accepted.
• Proficiency in intensive support, counselling and case management using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse clients and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Providing therapeutic AOD services both in-office and through outreach programs.
• Supporting individuals in AOD programs to initiate and maintain healthy lifestyle changes.
• Cultivating community partnerships to enhance client outcomes and increase referrals.
• Combating the stigma surrounding AOD and mental health issues.

Skills

AOD counselling

Case management

Community engagement

Multidisciplinary approach

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Social Work/ Psychology

Job description

Join our team at New ROADS!

Where we offer comprehensive alcohol and other drug (AOD) and comorbidity services. We specialise in 1:1 counselling, group sessions, police drug diversion, case management, and residential rehabilitation. This is a fixed-term part time role (30 hrs/week)

This role will focus on providing thorough assessments to understand the client's current situation, needs, strengths, and challenges to enter the New ROADS Residential Rehabilitation Program. You will be responsible to evaluate any potential risks to the client or others and identify needs that must be addressed to ensure safety and well-being of the client in the pre-admission stage of the program.

As a Counsellor/Case Manager, you'll engage in a diverse array of duties including:

• Providing therapeutic AOD services both in-office and through outreach programs

• Supporting individuals in our AOD programs to initiate and maintain healthy lifestyle changes

• Cultivating community partnerships to enhance client outcomes and increase service referrals

• Combating the stigma surrounding AOD and mental health issues

About You

Ideally, you'll hold a Diploma or Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or possess specific AOD qualifications coupled with relevant experience.

You will need to demonstrate proficiency in offering intensive support, counselling, and case management, along with expertise in implementing a multidisciplinary, integrated approach.

You will excel in building and nurturing positive relationships with diverse clients, community groups, and external agencies and a passion for working with the people.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve well-being, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650Meals and Entertainment card.

• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay

• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff

• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Finally, please note Uniting Communities takes the safety of children, young people, and vulnerable adults seriously. Successful candidates must adhere to our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here!