Family Inclusive Counsellor - Aod

Job Category : Community Services & Development

Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 49 years.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Inclusive Counsellor to provide therapeutic support to families, carers, and friends of people who are at risk of harm due to alcohol and other drug use, including a specific focus on young people, pregnant people and parents with young children. The Family Inclusive Counsellor will be a part of a specialist AOD multidisciplinary team based in Singleton and servicing the surrounding communities. This AOD support service, The Bridge, is funded by the Commonwealth Government.

Job Description

This role gives you an opportunity to :

enhance your therapeutic skills and experience in a work culture that supports learning and development

be a part of a multidisciplinary team in providing evidence-based best practice

build partnerships and expand your network with Family services, AOD and mental health services

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us :

your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change

you’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality

you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high standard of clinical practice.

The successful candidate will have :

Tertiary Qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social Worker or related social science.

• Membership or eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body, e.g. PACFA, ACA, AASW or AHPRA
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience in the area of AOD and mental health
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of evidence based therapeutic services to the families and carers of people engaged in harmful use of AOD and the ability to apply a trauma-informed, culturally responsive and person-centred approach to these services.
• Excellent relationship, negotiation and conflict management skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with service providers, staff, peers and key stakeholders in the local community
• Experience in implementing and monitoring quality assurance processes across customer service programs, including feedback informed treatment, program review and risk management.

We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.

Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children and National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.

Please send us

A copy of your CV

A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role.

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