Counsellor Educator Position at Cyrenian House

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia WANADA Full time

About the Counsellor Educator Role

Cyrenian House is seeking a Counsellor Educator to join our team at the Bunbury Step-Up-Step Down service. The successful candidate will facilitate and enhance the provision of care to patients with Alcohol and other Drug issues in the Step-up Step-down program.

The Counsellor Educator will provide case management across multiple teams, services, and disciplines, and enhance the capacity for general Step-up Step-down staff to identify and manage drug and alcohol-related presentations through capacity building activities, such as mentoring, and consultation with staff.

The Counsellor Educator will be formally managed by the Service Manager of Cyrenian House and will work part-time, 38 hours per fortnight. The position is a maximum term two (2) year contract.

Our Organisation

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. We provide a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide counselling and education services to patients with Alcohol and other Drug issues
  • Facilitate and enhance the provision of care to patients in the Step-up Step-down program
  • Provide case management across multiple teams, services, and disciplines
  • Enhance the capacity for general Step-up Step-down staff to identify and manage drug and alcohol-related presentations
  • Work collaboratively with the Service Manager and other staff members to achieve organisational goals

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in social, behavioural, or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug sector
  • Previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Well-developed assessment and counselling skills
  • Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use
  • Demonstrated and well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Desirable Competencies and Experience

  • Awareness of relevant Government Departments and community-based agencies that may support recovery
  • Previous experience in recovery planning, developing budgets, and working with clinical services and external service providers
  • Previous work in a residential setting with people who are experiencing mental distress
  • Experiential (first-hand) knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction with at least two years current sobriety/clean time

What We Offer

  • A unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol and other drugs
  • High-quality clinical training and supervision
  • Annual training allowance
  • Generous salary packaging options


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