Day Program Co-Facilitator, Alcohol & Drugs

The purpose of this position is to support the development and delivery of evidence based individual and group therapeutic interventions intended to:

• Provide behaviour changing interventions to assist individuals to reduce or cease harmful alcohol and drug use;
• Assist participants to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use; and
• Assist participants to avoid and better manage relapse.
• To provide participants with a variety of skill base interventions designed to support their recovery.
• Engage in collaborating external service partnerships to develop and maintain off-site skill building opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment). WRAD Health will provide 75% of funding to complete this qualification.
• Previous facilitation of group work. Competencies in group work desirable.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with AOD or dual diagnosis clients preferred.
• Demonstrated Knowledge and some experience with case formulation, development of Individual Treatment Plans and discharge planning.
• Capacity to facilitate a range of therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, including group interventions for families and significant others.
• Capacity to develop collaborative and productive working relationships with intra and inter service providers and stakeholders.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to maintain file records and data collection processes as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Current Driver’s License.