Hays posted a job you might be interested in December 01, 2014 at 07:46AM

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Family Alcohol and Drug Counsellor

Melbourne, Australia, AU - Hospital & Health Care

• NFP Organisation


• Outer East Location


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This leading not for profit organisation provides a comprehensive network of services to adults, young people, children and their families/caregivers living across Victoria.



Due to successful tendering they are expanding. One of those expansion areas is in the coordination and delivery of a broad range of community based Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) treatment services in the Eastern Metro region.



Reporting to the Program Manager, this newly created position will provide counselling, consultancy and continuing care to individuals and family members within a harm minimisation framework.



The position includes both office based and outreach work and requires someone who is highly skilled with the ability to work autonomously. You will provide high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support services to families.



Knowledge and experience in models of contemporary approaches in the alcohol and drug field and related issues, including the Minkoff and Kline recovery framework and harm minimisation strategy will be advantageous. A solid understanding of effects of alcohol and other drug use along with the ability to work in a crisis and with complex clients is crucial. Other duties include maintaining high level assessment documents, client records, reports and case notes. High levels of motivation and the ability to self direct will ensure your success.



Tertiary qualifications in social work, mental health, psychology or a related field is required alongside post graduate qualifications in family therapy and AOD including dual diagnosis. An above award package plus the option to salary package will be offered to the successful applicant.



This role presents an opportunity to join an employer of choice in the not for profit sector.



For further information please contact Sandra Kucan on (03) 9946 3577

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