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About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Counsellor to join our team at Gateway Health. This role is designed for someone passionate about delivering evidence-based counselling and care coordination to individuals needing AOD support.

You will provide resources, harm minimisation education, and essential skills to help individuals in our community strengthen their resilience and improve their coping mechanisms.

Working from a social model of health, you will collaborate closely with other agencies to ensure our services are responsive and tailored to the needs of both individuals and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver professional and confidential counselling to clients experiencing problematic alcohol and/or drug use.
• Conduct AOD comprehensive assessments and provide client-centred support across various stages of recovery.
• Equip clients with resources and education on harm minimisation and coping strategies.
• Employ a flexible, trauma-informed, strength-based approach to counselling.
• Utilize a diverse range of therapeutic models and techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more.
• Work with both general and forensic AOD clients, addressing a range of needs from brief interventions to complex counselling cases.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a background in counselling, behavioural or social sciences, social work, or psychology, preferably with specific training or experience in the AOD field. You will bring a collaborative, client-centred approach and a strong ability to work effectively with other agencies to deliver quality services.

Must have experience in assessment, a variety of counselling and support approaches and have or being willing to obtain forensic AOD accreditation (as required by DFFH).

Gateway Health Culture

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Gateway Health Benefits

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs