Salary

$95000.00 - $115000.00 per annum

Location

Job Industry

  • Health and Safety

Job Type

  • Permanent
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Job Details

Counsellor

AOD Counsellor

Rural New South Wales

Our client is a community focused AMS providing a wide range of services to all people of the community who are experiencing the adverse effects of alcohol, other illicit substances and tobacco, and non-acute mental health condition. We are looking for a skilled Counsellor who is passionate about making a difference. This is an autonomous position that may require travel to other local areas.

This position is permanent, full-time.

Duties:

  • Conducting assessments of clients’ conditions
  • Providing counselling to clients on a one to one basis or in group sessions
  • Referring clients to other services as appropriate
  • Working collaboratively with clients to identify their needs, set goals and develop client care plans
  • Delivering education & awareness groups relating to substance misuse risk factors, relapse prevention, responsible use, and their management
  • Working with schools and other agencies to improve the wellbeing of the younger community.

Selection criteria:

  • A minimum of a certificate IV qualification in Counselling, AOD or equivalent, or life experience in the field
  • Minimum 2 years of previous experience in providing support for individuals with substance misuse and other complex issues
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with people with alcohol and other drug problems
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Indigenous Australians and ability to communicate and negotiate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, including the ability to provide accurate, consistent, timely and appropriate service to clients
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
  • Strong culturally appropriate communication

Mandatory Requirements:

  • NSW Working with Children Check
  • National Criminal Police Check
  • Current NSW Driver’s Licence

Benefits:

  • Highly attractive above award salary
  • Full non-profit status with salary sacrifice available to reduce tax and increase your take home pay
  • An opportunity to really make a difference to our community
  • Supported study and professional development
  • Subsidised living costs (accommodation, utilities and mobile phone).

Please send your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ or alternatively please call Chelsea Crocos – Senior Recruitment Consultant on 0483 945 419 or email chelsea.crocos@zenithsearch.com for a confidential discussion. Thank you for your time.

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