Aod Youth

514113

Bayside & South East, VIC, Australia

Part Time Limited Tenure

**The Position**:
This positions is a Youth Alcohol and Drugs Counsellor and that provides a 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.

**To Be Successful**:
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.

**The important stuff**:
Salary starts at $96,962 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS) Full time equivalent

**Office location**: Frankston

Part time 3 days per week

Secure that sought after work life balance that allows you to work around life

Work from our great office space in Bendigo with the option to take advantage of our flexible working culture.

We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It Program, 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 Rainbow Tick Accreditation

What our people say
- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

**Ready to take the next step**:
Applications close on Thursday 25th May

**You can review the full position description here**: Senior Youth & Family Alcohol and Drug Clinician - Alcohol & Other Drug Services PD AOD E AW6 012023 V1.1 (1) (1).pdf

**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. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.

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.