Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Albury, Australia Albury Wodonga Health Full time

About The Role

Closing Date: 09/09/2025

Brief Description

Albury Community Health is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor for a fixed-term, part-time position.

  • Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced drug and alcohol clinicians.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with a collaborative team culture.
  • Enjoy comprehensive learning and growth opportunities.

The Albury Community Drug and Alcohol Counsellor will provide counselling support to individuals experiencing harms related to drug and/or alcohol use. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in nursing, social work, psychology, or allied health, with current registration with APHRA (if applicable).
  • Experience working with individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Understanding of harm minimisation principles and their application in this setting.
  • Critical thinking skills for counselling and crisis intervention.
  • Experience in assessment, case planning, treatment, and discharge planning.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly in various settings.
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy.

Employment Type: Part-time, 5 days per fortnight, fixed-term.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact Angela McGuire at angela.mcguire@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH is the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, serving North-East Victoria and Southern NSW with over 3,000 staff across multiple sites. We are expanding with a new Emergency Department in 2024 and a new hospital at Albury by 2028.

Mental Health Services at AWH

Providing mental health treatment, care, and support, including Alcohol and Other Drugs services, with various community-based and acute programs. Our team includes clinicians from nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology backgrounds.

What We Offer

We are committed to growth, balance, contribution, and lifestyle, offering comprehensive induction, training, rewards, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Join Our Team

Discover reasons to start your career with us by reviewing our Candidate Information Pack. Salary and conditions align with the relevant state EBA or Award.

EEO and Inclusion

We promote equal opportunity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and those with different ages, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, neurodiversity, and abilities. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment.

Please note, appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Criminal Record and Working with Children checks. Healthcare workers must maintain all mandated vaccinations, and we encourage COVID-19 and flu vaccinations for safety.

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