Counsellor

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Join our multidisciplinary team in delivering a range of treatment options to people seeking help with their substance use issues

About the role
 

This is a part-time role that is based in the Griffith. The Womens Wellness team are located in the Griffith Community Centre. This role is responsible for providing Alcohol and other drug counselling and case management to women that are pregnant or have children under 5 years and are having issues with substance use. You will be coordinating care planning in the community setting including referral to appropriate rehabilitation support programs and external services to meet your clients needs and to aid long term rehabilitation. You will provide a high standard of individualised client care, recognising and acting in accordance with the Mission and Values of Calvary Riverina Hospital.

 
Your main duties will include:

• AOD Counselling
• Care planning / Case management
• Education 

About you

• Registration or eligibility for membership with relevant professional/ discipline body
• Sound clinical skills & confident working independently
• Ability to prioritise your work load, have effective time management skills and work with minimal supervision
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt

For further information please contact Belinda Waugh, Nurse Unit Manager on belinda.waugh@calvarycare.org.au
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella