Counsellor - Alcohol and Other Drugs

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About Us

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About Us

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Drug & Alcohol - Counsellor for a Full-Time position working at Eight Mile Plains 3 days a week (Monday, Thursday and Friday) and Beenleigh 2 days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday). The rostered hours of this position are of 8 : 54am - 5 : 00 pm and Thursday the late night shift from 12 : 30 pm-8 : 36 pm on a weekly basis.

The Counsellor, Alcohol & Other Drugs effectively delivers and positively promotes the Alcohol & Other Drugs Program to referred clients through the provision of a biopsychosocial assessment, group and individual relapse prevention counselling, and case management. The counsellors also deliver assessments, education and brief intervention sessions to clients referred under the Police and Court Diversion program.

This is a Full-Time position - payrate commencing at $49.28 per / hour.

Responsibilities

• Effectively deliver the Police and Court Diversion (PCD) Program, including client assessment, Individual Care Plan development, and brief education interventions.
• Maintain accurate client and program data in accordance with Anglicare policies and procedures.
• Provide Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) counselling using evidence-based intervention techniques and service guidelines.
• Ensure client rights, privacy, and confidentiality are respected and protected in all service delivery.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance clinical practice knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate in program planning, review, evaluation, and reporting activities to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of contemporary clinical practice knowledge.
• Engage in performance reviews, implement development plans, and participate in quality control and accreditation activities.

Qualifications, Credentials And Other Requirements

About You

Why Join Anglicare?

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact

Jasmine Shiu Kumar on 07 3838 7

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews and / or close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is selected.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

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