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• Reduce young people’s problematic alcohol & other drug use & associated harms

Make a move

You will work as a Youth Alcohol and Drugs Counsellor that provides family inclusive therapeutic treatment. The positions objectives are:

• Reduce young people’s problematic alcohol and other drug use and associated harms.
• Improve family engagement in young peoples’ treatment of alcohol problems.
• Improve health and well-being outcomes for young people with substance use issues and their families by improving treatment engagement, retention and family functioning.
• Improve the management of relapse through improved support for young people.
• Work within a harm minimisation frame work.
• Respond appropriately to co-morbidity of substance problems and mental health problems.

How will you make your mark?

• Clinical experience and an understanding of theory that underpins drug and alcohol treatment.
• Understanding of the stages of change.
• In depth knowledge of addiction.
• Family Work.
• Counselling skills which include the ability to use CBT. 

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling and specifically a minimum of a Cert IV in AOD or Post Graduate Certificate in AOD, including Dual Diagnosis competencies or a minimum 2 years in the AOD sector.

Make it work

• Salary starts at $106,387 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS) Full time equivalent
• Office location: Frankston
• Part time 3 days per week, 22.8 hours, please pro rata the above salary.
• Secure that sought after work life balance that allows you to work around life.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say - “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.” 

Ready to take the next step

We may take the opportunity to interview before the closing date if we receive suitable applications so please do not delay.

You can review the full position description HERE.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Cara Du Toit via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Youth & Family AOD Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To apply for this position all you need to do is click "Apply Now". You will be requested to attach your resume and cover letter that describes your motivation to apply for this role and any skills and experience relevant to the role.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. 

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.