Counsellor Alcohol and Other Drugs, Toowoomba

4 days ago

Toowoomba, Australia Anglicare Southern Queensland Full time

SCHDI SAC Level 5 $44.91 per hour + salary packaging + 10.5% supe
- Make a positive impact in the lives of the local community
- Be part of a lovely team of professionals who value the work you do

Anglicare SQ supports all kinds of people who may be impacted by mental health and wellbeing challenges, from new parents to children transitioning through school, and everything in between. We are here to provide the support needed at home or out in the community, for people to live the life they want.

We are looking for an experienced
**Counsellor **to work with our
**Alcohol & Other Drugs Program within the Drug Diversion unit. **The position will be based in
**Toowoomba for a fixed term twelve months contract working 8.20am - 5.15pm three days per week (50.4hrs a fortnight)**

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**What We Offer**

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We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

- A chance to support the youth, and make a difference within your local community
- The opportunity to work with a group of friendly and dynamic professionals within an innovative space and growing industry
- Ongoing training and career planning, development opportunities
- The ability to increase your take-home pay with salary packaging options
- The option to purchase extra annual leave

**About You**

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To be successful in the role, you will have:

- Current National Police Certificate
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Current Blue Card
- **Degree in Psychology, Social Work or another relevant field**:

- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health (desired)
- Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of drug and alcohol assessment, case management, intervention strategies & counselling services as they relate to the programs of Anglicare or willingness to learn
- Good interpersonal skills, including a high standard of written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships.
- A sound understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements that underpin the treatment and clinical management of substance misuse problems.
- Proven experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team structure with minimum supervision.
- Maturity and emotional resilience with the ability to self-care effectively
- Collaborative, friendly and professional approach; able to use initiative & sound judgement in decision making
- Demonstrated organisational and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload whilst working within a team environment
- Flexibility and availability to work outside of normal business hours as required
- Current COVID-19 Vaccination certificate

**Application process**:
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Please send us a copy of your current resume. We will connect with you to complete an online test and shortlisting will take place soon after.

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Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

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