AOD Counsellor

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

About CatholicCare NT and the Program

CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.

The AOD Urban Program is responsible for developing a range of services in the community to support treatment and care options to reduce the harm for participants and their families affected by alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Services are to be delivered with the aim of facilitating sustained recovery and relapse prevention.

The program:

• provides counselling, information and education services for individual families and community groups with, or at risk of alcohol and other drug misuse
• provides community education to reduce harm associated with alcohol and other drug misuse group work, family work, training and community education for individuals aged over 18years who have alcohol and/or other drug related problems
• supports participants achieve a reduction in harms associated with alcohol and other drug misuse
• increases a client’s capacity for relapse prevention and independent living in the community

About the role

The AOD Counsellor works within AOD best-practice frameworks and has a particular focus on using a family systems model of intervention to work with all family members where possible. It also contributes to the overall integration of AOD Programs within the Darwin region, which includes programs that support individuals affected by substance misuse across the age spectrum from children to adults.

This position, and the program overall, are expected to work within a multidisciplinary team, and actively contribute to an integrated service model.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications in Counselling Psychology or Social Work with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Membership or eligibility to join a governing body such as PACFA, AASW or ACA.
• Demonstrated competence in using a broad range of evidence based counselling and group work approaches to support participant outcomes whose life is affected by alcohol or other drug use.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including case note writing.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous men.

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Six Weeks Annual Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au

Applications Close: 9am Thursday 18 April 2024

Interviews on: Thursday 18 April 2024 from 9am to 12pm

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

DARWIN

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to  complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.