AOD Family Reunification Practitioner

High quality AOD services including Assessment, Counselling, Care & Recovery

Permanent part time 0.8FTE- based at our office in Frankston

Counselling and therapeutic interventions using your AOD treatment skillset

Make a move:

This positions is a dual position where you work as a Alcohol and Drugs Counsellor and support parents to overcome addiction so they can reunite with their children.

Counselling, consultancy and continuing care to:

• Individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems 18 years and over.
• Families and friends of individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.
• Individuals currently involved in the criminal justice system
• Professionals needing assistance in working with and supporting individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.

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Family Reunification

• Work directly with parents that are experiencing alcohol and substance use issues.
• Parents are placed on a Family Reunification Order and are mandated to attend AOD treatment.
• You as the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor will facilitate treatment through counselling, case management and outreach working towards reunifying families.

Make your mark:

• Clinical experience and use of theory that underpins drug and alcohol treatment
• Understanding of the stages of change
• In depth knowledge of addiction
• Counselling skills which include the ability to use CBT

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling and specifically a minimum of a Cert IV in AOD or Post Graduate Certificate in AOD, including Dual Diagnosis competencies or a minimum 2 years in the AOD sector.

Make it work:

• Salary starts at $106,387 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS) Full time equivalent
• Office location: Frankston
• Part time 4 days per week, 30.4 hours, please pro rata the above salary.
• Secure that sought after work life balance that allows you to work around life.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.