Aod Counsellor/case Manager

2 weeks ago

Lithgow, Australia Lives Lived Well Full time

Our Outreach Community Program offers a free drug and alcohol services which include individual counselling, case management and group therapy, to assist with ongoing recovery.

We are looking for a full time AOD Counsellor / Case Manager to join our friendly, supportive team at our Lithgow service. The role is part of a diverse team, which includes Lived Experience members, and is supported by an approachable manager who promotes independence and autonomy for her team.

The salary is $82,043 - $88,287 plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum.
- To perform this role it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991.**What we are looking for**

With an established career in AOD or Mental Health Counselling, you will be confident and capable working with a trauma-informed approach to case management and group facilitation, and have a passion for building community relationships and connections. You will also offer the following skills and attributes:

- A background in the development of individual treatment plans for clients with complex needs
- Knowledge of pre
- and post-rehabilitation support and relapse prevention planning
- Understanding of the stigma and trauma associated with AOD use in First Nations people
- Resilience and a calm-approach with the ability to manage conflict effectively
- Self-starting and self-managing, you will be required to manage your own caseload of 20-25 clients
- Being a team player is really important to us - we love knowledge-sharing and collaborating, so you’ll need to bring great interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication capability and the ability to adopt a tailored approach to your audience
- An understanding of the value of self-care, able to recognise your own warning signs and address them
- Confidence to contribute to case conferences and team discussions with an eagerness for ongoing change and improvements Able to produce accurate, relevant documentation and case-notes while complying with all legislative requirements

Previous experience in Community or Residential AOD or Mental Health sector will be highly regarded.

You will need to have a degree in the field of Human Services or Allied Health, or a Diploma and several years of experience, hold a current Australian Drivers Licence, and be eligible to obtain a National Police Check.

**Why join us now?**

We’re growing Our service has doubled in the last 18 months, and we’re sure there will continue to be a need for further new services in our community. We love continual improvement and support our people with plenty of learning and development. With a strong focus on evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, you’ll be challenged to extend your knowledge - and as we keep growing, you’ll find more and more opportunities to advance your career.

We offer a flexible, agile workplace and are a team would love to support and encourage each other. Our team leader is dynamic to our learning styles which means we work effectively together - she also gives us autonomy and trust.

Lives Lived Well offer a large range of benefits - you can see these on our website - which include:

- Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave, and an established support network for First Nations team members
- An extra five paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
- Make a lasting difference - on clients, the community and a team that cares as much as you
- Access to WellMob - social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people Fitness Passport with discounted access a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centres across Australia- #LLW_

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