• Looking for change of scenery - experience the Whitsundays the gateway to the great barrier reef
• Choice to live in Proserpine, Bowen or Airlie Beach
• Work for a dynamic, family-friendly, and inclusive organisation
• Benefits include competitive salary, additional wellbeing days plus NFP salary packaging options

About Lives Lived Well

Mental health concerns and alcohol and drug dependency can make life really tough – and too often people find themselves grappling with economic challenges and social isolation as well. Our driving belief is that “with the right support people can change”. We are a progressive, for purpose organisation, delivering leading edge clinical services aimed at supporting people to live their lives well. We are growing fast in Queensland and New South Wales – in size, geographic footprint, service diversity and clinical innovation.

This position is an "identified position" and Lives Lived Well considers that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced identified Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor Case Manager to deliver our mobile ICE Help Program, in the Whitsundays region in an ongoing position. As an AOD Counsellor Case Manager you will work with a case load of clients and their families who are wanting to overcome their alcohol and drug dependence. You will provide high quality engagement, assessment counselling and support services to your clients using your experience in evidence-based practice principles for withdrawal, support and recovery. This may also include brief individual support sessions with families stemming from direct referrals and outreach contact.

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a related area health services discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge in family/AOD counselling practice complimented with contemporary evidence based AOD counselling practice, case management, intake, and assessment
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload
• Highly developed communication and community engagement skills

The full-time salary for this role is $84,849.44 to $88,702.64 per annum. This is a part-time (34.2 hours per week) role based in the Whitsunday region across Proserpine, Cannonvale and Bowen.

Click on the link in our Careers page to view the position description.

Relocation assistance with the right applicant will be discussed.

Ready to join us?

Here is what we have on offer:

• Wellness leave – up to 5 extra paid days off each year.
• Salary packaging – full salary packaging can increase your take home pay by approx. $6k per annum subject to the number of hours worked.
• A focus on wellbeing – self-care, support and a holistic view of health and wellness.
• Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development.

Apply now!

Click ‘apply’ and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application. Please note we only accept applications through our Careers page.

For questions or information about the role, email [email protected], using the subject line: Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor Case Manager - Whitsundays enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.

Lives Lived Well’s vision for Reconciliation aligns with the value we place on self-determination for all those we work with in recovery from alcohol, drug, gambling or mental health concerns. We believe, through reconciliation, we are collectively and individually enriched by the understanding and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. We as an organisation strives to achieve an inclusive and diversify workplace and develop Indigenous careers.

Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate's possession of a Current Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and completed Australian Criminal History Check.