Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

AOD Forensic Counsellor as part of the larger Peninsula Health AOD Program
Providing counselling for clients with the dual concerns legal and AOD

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated experience in working both independently and as a part of the
multidisciplinary team, with the ability to work effectively, supportively and flexibly.

Demonstrated knowledge in providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for dual diagnosis

Tertiary qualifications appropriate to the position such as social work, counselling or psychology. NOTE :Health, social or behavioural science tertiary qualifications in non AOD courses will need to undertake further studies to meet MQS. This includes the completion of the four core competencies of the MQS also known as – CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us – the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.