Counsellor – Sunrise Way
Position based in Toowoomba
Full time role – 12 month Contract
SCHADS Level 4.2
Increased take home pay with access to salary sacrifice benefits
About Sunrise Way
Our History
Sunrise Way was developed by the community, for the community.
It took a dedicated group of volunteers over a decade to secure the premises, renovate the building and lobby for the service to be available to the people of Toowoomba. Local businesses contributed more than $2 million in donations and in-kind support to get the facility fit for purpose. Thanks to the generosity of a Toowoomba family, who contributed the $1.5 million in operating costs, the Sunrise Way doors first opened in July 2014.
The founders had a vision that Sunrise Way would provide a homely and nurturing environment for people experiencing addiction to heal.
Our Services
Our residential program, located at 9 Tourist Road, Toowoomba, provides 22 beds for a 6-month intensive rehabilitation program. This program caters for clients who are experiencing problematic substance use and problematic gambling.
For clients who complete the residential program, they have the option to enter transitional housing as part of our continuing care program.
Sunrise Way also offers a weekly family support group for anyone in the community who has a loved one experiencing addiction.
Your Role
Purpose
This role works with the other members of the Sunrise Way clinical team to implement the residential rehabilitation program. The role is critical to providing clients with case management, individual counselling and group programs. The role also supports group decision making including but not limited to client assessments, client allocations, and appropriate interventions.
Responsibilities and tasks
- Work within the professional framework and code of ethics of your professional association
- Assess and analyse client needs and formulate meaningful and effective case plans
- Deliver high quality group therapy incorporating adult learning principles to enhance learning outcomes
- Deliver evidence-based person-centered counselling sessions
- Integrate knowledge and internal insight with leading practice and research to address problems
- Work collaboratively within the clinical team to engage, consult and co-design solutions with individuals, other practitioners and teams, agencies, services and the community, in order to deliver the best outcomes for each individual
- Actively contribute to team meetings and case planning discussions, and consult with other clinical team members to review assessments, solve day-to-day problems and address issues
- Conduct drug and alcohol testing
- Attend regular Clinical Supervision
COMPLIANCE
- Adhere to all organisational policies and abide by all relevant legislation
- Ensure all client notes and paper filing is maintained and relevant documents are updated as required
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all matters relating to staff and clients in accordance with legislation and Sunrise Way policies and procedures
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
- Contribute to reviews of clinical processes and procedures
- Seek feedback from clients, staff and stakeholders to improve processes
OTHER
Any other duties as directed
Skills required
- Intermediate IT skills and proficiency in all MS Office software and the ability to quickly learn other applications and platforms as required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build rapport quickly and engage with all clients and stakeholders in a professional manner
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and the ability to apply these principles when interacting with clients
- Understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply these practices in a group setting
- Understanding of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions and the ability to apply these in practice
- Ability to complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and case formulations
- The ability to have courageous conversations with both staff and clients
- A high level of attention to detail and the ability to complete work accurately and efficiently
- Ability to manage your time effectively and work independently
- Collaborative approach to problem solving and a committed team player
- Highly self-aware with the ability to seek support as required
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of Diploma level qualification in Counselling or related discipline
- Membership with the relevant professional body
- Experience in human services, ideally with some experience working with people experiencing problematic substance use
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based interventions, and clinical practice as well as demonstrated excellence in the practical application.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- The ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships with various stakeholders
- Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
- Current drivers license with a proven clean history for serious offences
How to apply
To register your interest, please upload your resume and cover letter.
For a confidential discussion, contact John Griffith on 07 4638 9091 or email [email protected]