Alcohol and Other Drugs Group Facilitator and Counsellor Tarrengower Women's Prison

**Position Title**:Alcohol & Other Drug Group Facilitator/Counsellor Tarrengower Prison**

**Classification**:Dependant on Qualifications and Experience**

**Salary per hour**:Dependant on Qualifications and Experience

**Employment Type**:Ongoing part-time 32 hours per fortnight

**Award**:Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

**Role description**

An excellent opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced person to undertake the role of Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor in the AOD team at Tarrengower Women's Prison. As an AOD Counsellor you will assist in reducing harm to individuals and their families by conducting assessments and providing a range of counselling interventions. You will promote recovery by assisting clients and their family members to change harmful behaviours while increasing their capacity to effectively manage the problems they are experiencing associated with AOD use.

You will partake in:

- Intake and assessment of individuals seeking assistance for AOD related issues.
- Facilitate and Co-Facilitate groups and support learning in a custodial setting.
- Provide education, information and counselling interventions in group and individual format.
- Provide timely intervention, information or referral to suitable services.
- Assist in assisting clients on waiting lists.
- Complete all mandatory training requirements and any other requirements determined by DH.
- Maintain professional registration and supervision requirements.
- Meet monthly targets and maintain systems for the collection of statistics and reports in accordance with funding

body requirements.
- Attend meetings both internally and externally as directed.
- Liaise with relevant health and community services to ensure the needs of individuals are effectively addressed.
- Work as part of a Team.

**About you**
- Qualification in AOD (Min Certificate IV in AOD).
- 2 years' experience working in the area of AOD.
- Membership with the appropriate professional body.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- A qualification in AOD, Social Work, relevant Community Services or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in providing counselling and developing treatment plans for clients with alcohol and/or drug dependency issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based therapeutic interventions and practices.
- Providing information, education and assistance to clients to help with reducing the harms of substance abuse.
- Knowledge of services within the local area and regionally.
- An excellent knowledge of counselling and AOD services.
- Ability to develop links with other AOD and Mental Health services.
- Demonstrated leadership and high-level communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative and co-operative approach to relationship building with partners and agencies.
- Ability to work as part of a team.

**Culture and Benefits**

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- **Stress-free parking**:at no-cost close to your place of work.
- **Salary packaging**:to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- **Healthy and active lifestyle**: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport**membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- **Health and wellbeing**: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Building meaningful connections**: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
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**For further information about this position, please contact Ebony Sharma - Manager Custodial health on 0456 705 180**

**How to apply