About us
WRAD Health is a leading alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service and lead agency in the Great South Coast Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Consortium.
WRAD Health is an accredited alcohol and drug service as well as an accredited medical practice with visiting specialists in mental health including an Addiction Psychiatrist, Psychologist and Psychiatric Registrar and Dietician.
The WRAD health Centre began over 30 years ago, determined to provide better services for people with alcohol and drug problems in south-west Victoria and continue to grow and reflect on the services to meet the needs of the community.
WRAD Health also have a therapist that provides EMDR as well acupuncture. The clinical team are trained in motivational interviewing, ACT, and CBT and work within a trauma informed framework.
Qualifications & experience
- Preferred experience in group facilitation.
Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment).
Tasks & responsibilities
- The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of evidence based individual and group therapeutic interventions to aid people in behaviour change to reduce/ cease harmful alcohol and drug use and assist participants to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use
- Provide high quality best practice interventions.
Facilitate program information group sessions for clients expressing interest in attending the program.
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Ensure that clients on a waitlist have Interim Support Plans to help clients avoid and better manage relapse. - Work with clients to develop their individual treatment goals including discharge plans.
Collaborate with services and facilitate referrals if indicated.
Facilitate a range of therapeutic and psycho-educational groups.
Apply Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
Benefits
- Working for WRAD Health offers opportunities to work for a leader in AOD services in the region with a team of passionate staff. Opportunity for relocation package, competitive salary, located close to the beach and close to national parks, This region has a rich cultural history