AOD Counsellor – Darwin Next in Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

Next in Health’s ongoing partnership with Catholic Care NT sees a permanent AOD Counsellor required to join the organisations Darwin team.

The purpose of your new role as a AOD Counsellor with Catholic Care NT will be working within a cohesive and integrated team, providing high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate counselling services. 

The Perks:

  • SCHADS Level 5 $88,758 + 10.5% Super.
  • Leave loading
  • Salary Packaging 
  • $1,000 interstate relocation assistance
  • Internal and external training opportunities 
  • 2 Weeks accommodation offered for interstate candidates

The Role

  • Participate in both supervision and evaluation activities 
  • Provide a family systems model of prevention, intervention, access to treatments and ongoing support to families and individuals affected by AOD
  • Work with participants to establish the impact their AOD misuse, is having upon all aspects of their lives, and that of their family and community.
  • Facilitate referrals to other services so that participants can have their needs met and a support network is developed to assist with decreasing the harm caused by AOD misuse.

The Requirements:

  • Relevant qualification in in and/ or postgraduate experience in Psychology or Counselling essential.
  • Membership or eligibility to join a governing body such as PACFA, AASW or ACA
  • Demonstrated experience in using a broad range of evidence-based counselling and group work approaches to support participant outcomes whose life is affected by alcohol or other
    drug use.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills including case note writing.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
  • Full COVID19 Vaccination 
  • NT WWCC/Ochre Card
  • Valid NT Drivers License 

Catholic Care NT are a leading organisation across the Northern Territory with over 230 members. They provide a wide range of services and programs including counselling and separation/mental health counselling/family & domestic violence counselling/youth programs and many more. Founded over 25 years ago the strive to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the NT.

If this is not a position of suitability but you do know of someone within your network that may be passively or actively looking for new opportunities, please do not hesitate to refer on the role. All successful referrals placed are rewarded with up to $800 in vouchers as a thank you from us to you!

If you are interested, hit apply below or send a copy of your resume to [email protected]

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Next in Health

Job Salary

$88,758 + 10.5% Super.

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