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Form of workEmbarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 47 years.
We have an exciting opportunity for a AOD Counsellor to provide therapeutic support to people at risk of harm due to alcohol and other drugs use with a specific focus on young people, pregnant people and parents with young children. The AOD counsellor will be a part of a specialist AOD multidisciplinary team based in Singleton and servicing the surrounding communities.
This role gives you an opportunity to:
- enhance your therapeutic skills and experience in a work culture that supports learning and development
- be a part of a multidisciplinary team in providing in evidence-based best practice
- build partnerships with AOD and mental health services and expand your network
At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.
Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.
Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:
- your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
- you’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
- you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high standard of clinical practice.
The successful candidate will have:
- Tertiary Qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social Worker or equivalent relevant experience
- At least 2 years demonstrated experience in the area of AOD and mental health
- Knowledge and experience in the provision of evidence based therapeutic services to people at risk of harm due to AOD dependancy and the ability to apply a trauma-informed and person-centred approach to these services.
- Experience participating in and actively contributing to multiservice case review meetings with psychologists, psychiatrists, allied health professionals, local health district staff and other relevant government and non-government organisations.
- Excellent relationship, negotiation and conflict management skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with service providers, staff, peers and key stakeholders in the local community
- Experience in implementing and monitoring of quality assurance processes across customer service programs, including feedback informed treatment, program review and risk management.
Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Working with Children, National Police Check and COVID Vaccination are mandatory requirements for all staff.
How to Apply:
A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.
To access a position description please click apply or click here
Applications close Sunday 3 March 2024.
For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:
https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/
For further information, please contact Simone Silberberg on 0437 556 ***
