AddressQuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to people who use substances throughout Queensland across three service areas:
- Therapeutic Services;
- Harm Reduction Services; and
- Better Access Medical Clinic.
QuIHN encourages a positive work environment and individual career development by providing for team building opportunities, individual learning and development plans, supervision, professional development funds, safe and supportive work practices and flexible working arrangements to assist employees in managing a work/life balance.
We value and seek the knowledge of
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
and
- People with a lived/living experience of substance use
About the role
Part time position - 15 hours per week
The Drug and Alcohol Counsellor provides; counselling and psychosocial group work to individuals on community supervision orders within Corrections’ offices, who are also affected by substance use and other related concerns such as mental health.
Client Therapy and Support:
- providing counselling that utilises evidence-based therapeutic modalities for the achievement of client identified goals
- providing harm reduction and other health promotion services
- utilising alcohol and Drug and mental health assessments
- ensuring client data is entered to a high standard
- facilitating and/or co-facilitating psychosocial education and support groups
What we're looking for
Someone who is passionate about their work and the health outcomes of both clients and the broader community and can demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Tertiary qualification (e.g. Cert IV or above) in a relevant field
- Ability to engage clients on community supervision orders (Parole and Probation)
- Ability to achieve a successful Criminal History Check + Admin Form 27A (Application to Visit) - as required by Queensland Corrective Services
- Intermediate competency in the use of Microsoft and other software packages
- Current Queensland driver's licence (or equivalent)
Salary and Benefits
- Hourly rate - $41.52
- Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
- Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
- Additional paid leave - up to 6 days per annum
- Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and team committed to purpose
Interested in applying?
To enable us to assess your merit, you should apply via Seek with:
- your current resume, including qualifications and employment history.
- a short statement (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating your experience in relation to the "About the Role" and how you fit "What we're looking for"
- as well as outlining your motivation to join QuIHN.
Applications close the Friday 7 June 2024, however the position may be filled before that time.
If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of the advert, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
