SENIOR TC Counsellor Educator
Full time – 76 hours per fortnight
(Job Code SCEFTRHSL)
We are seeking applications for the role of Senior TC Counsellor Educator to work at our Serenity Lodge Therapeutic Community (TC) site in Rockingham.
About the role
The role of Senior TC Counsellor Educator is to facilitate and strengthen the Community as Method (CAM) treatment approach that underpins and informs service delivery within the Therapeutic Community. This person will work closely with the manager and coordinator to implement program and/or process improvements to better maximise outcomes for consumers.
This position will maintain a caseload of clients and be an active and skilled group worker and TC worker. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, The Senior TC Counsellor Educator will role model effective TC and clinical practice to their peers as well as provide line supervision to the night and weekend staff.
Our Organisation
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
The successful candidate will require:
- Degree in Social, Behavioural, Education, Health Sciences or equivalent experience and training in the AOD area.
- Well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and practical application of Therapeutic Community Model principles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the 12 step philosophy and “Community as a method Treatment Model”.
- Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
- Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
What we offer you:
- Five week’s annual leave.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference to the lives of those effected be alcohol & other drugs.
- Generous salary packaging options available.
- Excellent working conditions, professional training, and development opportunities.
- Annual training and development allowance.
How to apply?
If you meet the requirements of the role, please forward your application to [email protected]
your application should include:
- response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com
For further information, please contact Deb McManus [email protected]
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications will close on or before 9am Friday 18th November 2022
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.