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Form of workAs an AOD Counsellor, you will provide trauma informed support to reduce AOD related harms to individuals and their families. You will conduct assessments and provide a range of counselling interventions to assist clients and their family members to change harmful behaviours, increase their capacity to effectively manage the problems they are experiencing associated with AOD use, and promote recovery.
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What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to a SCHCADS Level 4 salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and have the ability to increase your take home pay with access to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits. Uniting also offers up to 10 weeks paid parental leave and staff discount at Uniting early learning childcare centres/kindergartens.
About you
We are looking for a skilled Counsellor who holds a qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or other relevant allied health discipline. You will also have:
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work or required competencies in AOD,
- qualifications in dual diagnosis OR willingness to undertake
- Demonstrated experience working with AOD or dual diagnosis clients.
- Experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis clients.
- Experience in therapeutic approaches such as: Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, Community Reinforcement Approaches.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. Please submit a resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria as per the position description. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Keryn Ralph - Manager Catchment Clinical Services on 0447 200 *** or via email on ***********@vt.uniting.org
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
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.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
