Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use? Play a pivotal role in supporting clients through their recovery journey.

The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselling team at Better Health Network (BHN), dedicated to providing specialist therapeutic counselling using evidence-based psychological interventions. Our team has a strong collaborative spirit and has worked together to support diverse client needs, including self-referred individuals, family members, those referred by the criminal justice system, and people facing complex health and social challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, therapeutic evidence-based psychological interventions, including assessment, treatment planning, and referral.
• Complete AOD comprehensive assessments and identify clinical treatment and support needs.
• Develop treatment plans and facilitate access to various treatment services.
• Provide brief interventions and crisis counselling to clients awaiting service access.
• Conduct risk assessments and comply with legislative requirements for family violence and child information sharing.

About you

• Qualification in Counselling or Social Work.
• Core Competencies in AOD or higher.
• Demonstrated experience in counselling and therapeutic approaches for AOD and co-occurring conditions.
• Skills in assessment, risk management, and treatment planning within the AOD system.
• Knowledge of current evidence-based AOD practices and trauma-informed care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Efficient computer, database, and typing skills.
• Commitment to the Social Model of Health.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive work culture with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Access to employee wellness programs.
• Engaging and meaningful work that makes a real difference in the community.

What makes BHN Tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

If this role is the one you’ve been looking for click "Apply Now". Interviews will be held immediately on shortlisting.

For information about the role and position description, please contact Sarah Darley, AOD Lead at [email protected] using the subject line: Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.