
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
1 week ago
Closing Date: 09/09/2025
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Albury Community Health Drug and Alcohol counsellor for a fixed term part-time position.
- Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced drug and alcohol clinicians.
- Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
- Comprehensive Learning and Growth Opportunities
The Albury Community Drug and Alcohol Counsellor will be a valued member of the team to undertake counselling support to people experiencing harms related to drug and/or alcohol use. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Tertary qualification in nursing, social work, psychology or allied health and holding a current registration with APHRA (where applicable) in area of practice.
Previous experience working with people who have identified drug and/or alcoghol related issues and demonstrated committment to own professional development to maintain, improve and broaden knowledge, expertise and competence within the drug and alcohol area.
Understanding harm minimisation and how it is utilised within this setting.
Ability to effectively use critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems in counselling and crisis interventions.
Demonstrated knowledge of conducting assessment, case planning, treatment and discharge planning.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment including the ability to communicate clearly in a variety of different settings and circumstances.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate clearly in a variety of different settings and circumstances, also computer literacy.
Employment Type: This is a part-time of 5 days per fortnight fixed term opportunity,
For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Angela McGuire at for a confidential discussion.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health
AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Are you ready to become part of our team?To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.
Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
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