AddressOur mission is to provide relevant, authentic and effective services that will enhance the quality of life of our clients and enable them to participate fully in the community.
The Role
The AOD Counsellor (IYSMSS) will provide therapeutic interventions to the young people accessing the Integrated Youth Substance Misuse Specialist Service (Alban Place). Alban Place is an integrated model of care for young people aged 12 – 24 years of age with substance misuse issues. The service includes:
- Sobering Up services for young people who require a safe place to sober up
- Residential treatment for young people wanting to address their Alcohol or Other Drug use
- Outpatient Counselling Service
The following key responsibilities will ensure you contribute to the program meeting its objectives.
- Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments
- Develop therapeutic intervention plans for young people
- Support, motivate and encourage young people prior to entry to Alban Place, ensuring a successful transition from community into rehabilitation
- Apply thorough knowledge of therapeutic interventions including assessment, counselling, family work, referral and consultancy
- Apply motivational interviewing, CBT, ACT and Other techniques and brief therapy
- Undertake therapeutic interventions including assessment, counselling, family work, referral and consultancy
Please read over the position description before applying, to ensure the role is right for you.
What you need to bring
Essential
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check.
- Certificate IV Alcohol & Other Drugs or equivalent
- Experience in delivering therapeutic AOD interventions
- Understanding of the impact of Mental Health on people using substances
- Ability to participate in on call roster, on-call allowances will apply as per the award
- Ability to do some work outside of standard hours when required
Desirable
- Experience working with young people in a residential setting
- Experience working with families confronted by Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Degree qualification in the human services such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy
- Valid Driver’s Licence
What's in it for you
- Ongoing, part-time role (0.8FTE)
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 4 $41.52 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Longstanding and reputable organisation
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the link below.
Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Damien Chalmers, Manager, on 08 8215 6***.
Applications close 5:00pm on Friday, 10 May 2024.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.
