Counsellor AOD

Job Description

• 1 FTE with a Tuesday afterhours (12pm-8pm) requirement
• Ongoing
• Ringwood on the lands of the Wurundjeri People

What we offer

EACH offers staff benefits such as not-for-profit salary packaging, a family-friendly workplace strategy, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.  

Who you'll be working with

You'll be working with a dedicated team of professionals within the Substance Use Recovery (SURe) program, passionate about helping people within the community to take further steps towards their recovery. 

What you'll be doing

Based in Ringwood, you will work with the Substance Use Recovery Southern Melbourne (SURe) program to:

Provide accessible, high quality, therapeutic AOD counselling and associated health services to the target group; Reduce AOD related harm to individuals and their families to promote recovery; Identify a range of co-occurring mental health, social and primary health issues associated with substance use, and to provide integrated and collaborative counselling and support to address these; Deliver a welcoming, hopeful, strength-based, family-inclusive, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, culturally appropriate, dual diagnosis capable service. Utilising MARAM and trauma informed frameworks support individuals that are experiencing, and using family violence.   

Who we're looking for

• You'll have completed an appropriate tertiary qualification in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology and/or AOD related field (degree or higher).
• You will have provided counselling to individuals, families, groups for both voluntary and mandated clients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance-use related disorders. 
• A Diploma in AOD, as well as completed (or completing) competencies in AOD will make you a strong candidate. 

If you’d like more information about the position, take a look at the Position Description or contact Sharon Hill (Team Leader) at sharon.hill@each.com.au

Join EACH: Make a Difference Today 

For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. We're seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact. Together, we'll create a brighter future for individuals from all walks of life. Apply now and start making a difference.  

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.  

Additional Information

Deadline for applications Sunday 24th November

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

EACH Commitments

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.  

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.  For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures