Senior AOD Counsellor

• Full time or 0.9 FTE | Based at our Coburg and Preston offices
• 12-month maximum term parental leave replacement contract commencing in January 2025
• Assist clients and their family members and promote recovery

Your new role

Working as part of the Catalyst Program, you will have an opportunity to further develop your clinical skills with a diverse group of participants both as an individual counsellor and group facilitator. You will primarily be working with adults aged 18+, with some additional scope to deliver youth specific programs.

You will also support the development and delivery of evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions intended to assist participants to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use; and assist participants to avoid and better manage relapse.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 5 + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
• A great location in Jessie Street, Coburg and Bell Street, Preston, close to public transport
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and interviews may be offered prior to the closing date.

For any questions, reach out to Hugh Rabinovici, Team Leader Catalyst on 0402 010 162 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in a health or welfare related discipline. You will also bring with you:

• A Certificate IV in AOD or completion of the AOD Core Competencies (or willingness to complete within first 24 months of employment)
• Demonstrated experience working with AOD or dual-diagnosis clients
• Experience in AOD assessment/counselling activities with forensic clients
• Ability to facilitate therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, including group interventions for families and significant others
• Eagerness to develop your leadership skills

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