• Permanent, Full Time
• Work across Box Hill and Ringwood East
• Ongoing professional development opportunities are offered

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Working as a member of the AOD counselling team, this position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides high quality, evidence based, effective and efficient counselling treatment interventions within a harm reduction framework. This will include conducting Comprehensive assessments, as well as a range of other interventions that target long term recovery, focussing on problematic substance abuse as well as promoting health, wellbeing and social connectedness to achieve positive client outcomes.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment)
• Minimum tertiary level qualification in areas including counselling or equivalent relevant field
• Appropriate registration with member organisation where required.
• Capacity to facilitate a range of therapeutic and psycho-educational groups
• Demonstrated Knowledge and some experience in the application of Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
• Ability to work effectively with clients with alcohol and other drugs dependency in a harm reduction framework
• Well-developed communication and conflict resolution skills
• Capacity to develop collaborative and productive working relationships with other stakeholders
• Ability to contribute in formal service program development and evaluation activities
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Capacity to maintain file records and data collection processes as required
• Current Driver’s License

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, click apply now today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online.
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**