The Position: 

You will join our AOD program in a part time, 3 day per week counselling role.

We are currently seeking someone with experience within the AOD sector, who has a  passion for working with adults and families with substance use concerns.

The successful candidate will hold a counselling portfolio within our AOD SURe program for 3 days out of our Box Hill office and will be required to be available to deliver After Hours telehealth sessions between 5pm and 8pm on Tuesday evenings.

The skills you will use day to day:

• Theory that underpins drug and alcohol treatment
• Understanding of the stages of change
• In depth knowledge of addiction
• Counselling skills which include the ability to use CBT
• Experience and strong ability to work with mandated clients
• A strong ability to be receptive and flexible to new ideas and the capacity to adapt to changing work demands and circumstances

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling and specifically a minimum of a Cert IV in AOD or Post Graduate Certificate in AOD, including Dual Diagnosis competencies or a minimum 2 years in the AOD sector.

What you should know:

• The hourly rate starts at $49.07 per hour (Level 6 SCHADS)
• Flexibility to pay higher rates based on the award
• Part time 3 days per week
• Required to be available to deliver After Hours telehealth sessions between 5pm and 8pm on Tuesday evenings.
• Office location: Box Hill, hybrid model of office based work and working From home
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• A commitment to professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity
• A Rainbow Tick Accreditation

Ready to take the next step:

Could you please apply for the role before midnight on Monday 3rd October 2022

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here:    PD_AOD Substance Use Recover SURe Counselling Clinician .6 EFT_Inner East_Feb22a (1).docx

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume through the portal.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting counselling role you need to call Aaron Weston, AOD Team Manager on 0499 077 796.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.