Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor

Department:  Alcohol and other Drugs

Classification:   Dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours per fortnight: 64

Status: Fixed term part time (12 months maternity leave coverage)

Applications are sought from suitably qualified health professionals to work in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Department at Echuca Regional Health. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of Assessment, Counselling and Case management to Alcohol and Other Drugs clients and their families  
• Work with Voluntary and Forensic Clients
• Experience working in the AOD sector is essential

Our team requires someone who has:

• Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Social Work/Psychologist, or other health related field
• Mandatory core qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Proven experience in Assessment, Case Management and Counselling. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the AOD sector and be able to work  with voluntary and forensic clients
• High-level awareness of therapuetic frameworks  
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector    
• Strong (i.e. leadership) skills in Assessment, Counselling and Case Management (Delete this?)
• Be prepared to work within the Community and to provide outreach within the Shire of Campaspe

Employee and family benefits include: 

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

If you are passionate about customer service and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by following the link below. Applications are to be submitted online.

ERH is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.