About the Organisation
Tenacious House is a voluntary rehabilitation program for men who want to overcome addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, so that they can go on to live a successful and fulfilling life. Our mission is to provide opportunities for these men to move from isolation, despair and instability to a life characterised by connection, hope and resilience. Building connection is the heart of our approach.
The Role
Job Title: Counsellor (Contract) Part Time
The role of the counselor is to provide clinical services to the residents of Tenacious House. The counsellor will deliver evidence-based counselling to clients with complex needs. They will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the provision of coordinated clinical care and treatment.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide attachment sensitive counselling to individuals and family inclusive counselling regarding the use and effects of trauma, mental health, drugs and other substance abuse addictions.
- Build strong and effective relationships with consumers and their families, creating positive expectations and confidence in treatment.
- Undertake a wide range of activities associated with program activity or service delivery.
- Able to work autonomously and prioritise tasks appropriately.
- Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, communications and referrals.
- A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the ability to take appropriate individual and team responsibility for the welfare of clients.
- Provide assertive referrals for clients with complex needs.
- Assist, as required with the planning and co-ordination of a community program
- Ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being followed.
- Provide assistance with grant applications including basic research or collection of data.
- Assist with or provide a range of records management services
Qualifications and Experience
- Ongoing full accreditation under a national counselling registration board. Acceptable accrediting bodies include, but are not limited to Australian Counselling Association, AHPRA, or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Clinical Member)
- Tertiary qualification in counselling or similar.
- Minimum 2 years counselling experience.
- Experience in trauma-informed practice and a client-centered, collaborative approach.
- Have a current National Police Clearance.
- Current Driver’s License.
- Lived experience with addiction is desirable.
Please submit a copy of your resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Remuneration will be discussed at interview.
Applications close Monday 3rd October.