Mental HealthAlcohol & Other Drugs Clinician

Uniting Careers; Horsham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Counselor in Horsham. This role involves providing person-centered services to individuals with AOD and mental health support needs. Key qualifications include Tertiary Level qualifications in Social Work or related fields, alongside at least two years of counselling experience. This position, funded through a Maximum Term contract, will run until June 2026, and offers various employee benefits including additional leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging benefits

Meal entertainment benefit

Paid parental leave

Discounts at Uniting Early Learning

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years counselling experience.
• Current full registration with a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered services for AOD and mental health needs.
• Support a collaborative care workforce for better consumer outcomes.
• Provide early intervention strategies and case management.

Skills

Counselling experience

Knowledge of Mental Health principles

Experience in counselling children and youth

Education

Tertiary Level Qualifications (Social Work, Psychology, etc.)

Job description

• Deliver person centred treatments according to needs
• Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community
• SCHADS Level 5 Full Time Maximum Term based in Horsham.

Your new role

Deliver person-centered services for people who have AOD and / or mental health support needs by providing accessible and appropriate care to meet the diverse needs of consumers natural supporters and the community.

Support the development of a multidisciplinary collaborative care workforce to better support consumers with complex AOD and / or mental health support needs to improve health outcomes.

Currently this position is Full Time Maximum Term until 30 June 2026 however this role is dependent on funding for the program and to date has been extended on an ongoing basis.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 5) super Maximum Term Part Time you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take‑home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as groceries bills clothing streaming services and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2650 annually you can save on dining out and drinks making the most of your pre‑tax dollars. At Uniting you can also access the following :

Need extra time off Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!

Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.

Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion

Opt in or out of public holidays be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

Tertiary Level Qualifications i.e. Social Work Psychologist Counselling Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapy.

Highly desirable - Minimum of two years Counselling experience

Highly desirable - Experience in counselling children and Youth.

Current full registration with one of the following professional bodies

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
• Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Psychotherapy And Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
• Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

Sound knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of Mental Health and / or AOD recovery support gained through experience education and / or training.

Knowledge of the statutory requirements related to Community Mental Health and / or AOD services.

Delivering clinical counselling services that improve the outcomes for consumers with a clinically diagnosed mental disorder through evidence-based treatment.

Providing early intervention strategies and case management.

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How to apply

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. We will review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions reach out to Tanya Aschenbrenner on or call 0 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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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.

Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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