About Lives Lived Well
Mental health concerns and alcohol and drug dependency can make life really tough – and too often people find themselves grappling with economic challenges and social isolation as well. Our driving belief is that “with the right support people can change”. We are a progressive, for purpose organisation, delivering leading edge clinical services aimed at supporting people to live their lives well. We are growing fast in Queensland and New South Wales – in size, geographic footprint, service diversity and clinical innovation.
About the service
In a peaceful, rural area south of Brisbane, Logan House based at Chambers Flat, offers a residential alcohol and drug treatment program, which is part of a continuous package of care. Our Residential Treatment program at Logan House has serviced the community for over 35 years. With the goal to encourage residents to live life well Logan House offers a specialist alcohol and drug treatment residential program for people aged 18 years and over. Our program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment free from alcohol, illicit substances and non-prescription medication to support our resident’s treatment journey.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate and energetic Treatment Facilitator to join our Logan House Residential Team.
In this role, you will undertake case management, facilitate group programs and contribute to the day to day functioning of the residential communities with clients who are wanting to overcome their alcohol and drug dependence. With your ability to work in a high demand environment with a level of autonomy and efficacy you will provide high quality engagement, assessment counselling and support services to your clients using your experience in evidence based practice principles for withdrawal, support and recovery.
You will also:
- Work with clients to develop, implement and review individual treatment goals.
- Manage a case load of clients providing clinical support, service coordination, referral and advocacy to assist client in achieving their goals.
- Supervise and manage risk where practicable, associated with clients residing in a residential treatment context – including high level complexity and dual diagnosis behavioural management.
- Facilitate group work and processes autonomously. Taking sole responsibility and management of challenging behaviour, efficacy blockers and detractive dynamics.
- Develop program resources and key documents that support the clinical and operational functioning.
- Provide culturally appropriate practice as relevant to varying clients.
- Ensure that client records, data collection and reporting are consistent with confidentiality and relevant practice standards.
About you
You have a strong connection with our purpose, vision and values and you are prepared to roll up your sleeves so we achieve our goals – for us and our clients. We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates with Tertiary qualifications in a relevant human services discipline with additional experience in counselling AOD clients highly regarded. You will also demonstrate the following:
- Applied knowledge in contemporary evidence based AOD clinical practice.
- Demonstrated expertise in residential treatment service delivery with a sound knowledge of the potential risk elements specific to this type of environment.
- Experience in developing and delivering education programs and group facilitation with AOD clients.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload.
- Highly developed communication and community engagement skills.
- Membership or eligibility for membership with relevant professional body such as Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (desirable).
- Hold a Blue Card (or ability to apply).
- Current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence.
The base salary for this role is up to $92,773.20 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.
Ready to join us?
Here is what we have on offer:
- Wellness leave – up to 5 extra paid days off each year.
- Salary packaging – full salary packaging can increase your take home pay by approx. $6k per annum subject to the number of hours worked.
- A focus on wellbeing – self-care, support and a holistic view of health and wellness.
- Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development.
- We will listen to you. Our people have important insights.
Apply now!
Click ‘apply’ and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application. Please note we only accept applications through our Careers page.
Application close: Thursday 27 October 2022
For questions or information about the role, email [email protected]
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.
Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate’s possession of a Current Australian Drivers License, Working with Children Check and completed Australian Criminal History Check and provision of COVID-19 vaccination certificate, in line with the LLW vaccination Policy.