About the Organisation

Tenacious House is a voluntary rehabilitation program for men who want to overcome addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, so that they can go on to live a successful and fulfilling life. Our mission is to provide opportunities for these men to move from isolation, despair and instability to a life characterised by connection, hope and resilience. Building connection is the heart of our approach.

The Role

Job Title: Counsellor (Contract) Part Time

The role of the counselor is to provide clinical services to the residents of Tenacious House. The counsellor will deliver evidence-based counselling to clients with complex needs. They will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the provision of coordinated clinical care and treatment.

The successful candidate will:
 

• Provide attachment sensitive counselling to individuals and family inclusive counselling regarding the use and effects of trauma, mental health, drugs and other substance abuse addictions. 
• Build strong and effective relationships with consumers and their families, creating positive expectations and confidence in treatment. 
• Undertake a wide range of activities associated with program activity or service delivery.
• Able to work autonomously and prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, communications and referrals.
• A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the ability to take appropriate individual and team responsibility for the welfare of clients.  
• Provide assertive referrals for clients with complex needs.
• Assist, as required with the planning and co-ordination of a community program
• Ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being followed.
• Provide assistance with grant applications including basic research or collection of data.
• Assist with or provide a range of records management services 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Ongoing full accreditation under a national counselling registration board. Acceptable accrediting bodies include, but are not limited to Australian Counselling Association, AHPRA, or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Clinical Member) 
• Tertiary qualification in counselling or similar.
• Minimum 2 years counselling experience.
• Experience in trauma-informed practice and a client-centered, collaborative approach.
• Have a current National Police Clearance.
• Current Driver’s License. 
• Lived experience with addiction is desirable.

Please submit a copy of your resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. 

Remuneration will be discussed at interview.

Applications close Monday 3rd October.