Alcohol and Drug Counsellor - Graduate (500840)

Job Description:

The Role:

• Provide a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical assessment, treatment and assertive case management service to clients, and families/carers, who have issues with alcohol and/or other drugs.
  
  
• Undertake clinical documentation in line with organisational and professional requirements, including preparation of requested treatment reports.
  
  
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance programs, including the development and implementation of specialised alcohol and other drug psychosocial treatment programs.
  
  
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the relevant ADS multidisciplinary team.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The Alcohol and Drug Counsellor - Graduate position is designed for a university graduate who has successfully completed a University Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work within the last 1-3 years.

The individual will be:

• Trained in all areas of the relevant multidisciplinary Alcohol and Other Drugs service.
  
  
• Expected to gain sufficient competency to be able to work independently as a member of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS).
  
  
• Guided to deliver a high-quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, ADS policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies.

Details of Appointment:

Fixed Term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for two years.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:
Mental Health Services – North West

Salary:

$67,867 - $102,493 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years
  
  
• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable
  
  

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
  
  
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
  
  
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW
  
  
• Current Working with Children Registration
  
  

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties:

• 500840, 501260 Alcohol and Drug Counsellor - Graduate HP1-2 (Jan 2023) HR23 WWCR (2).PDF
• 500840,501260 Alcohol and Drug Counsellor - Graduate HP1-2 (Jan 2023) HR23 WWCR (1).docx

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information:

Wendy Edwards
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Team Leader) Alcohol & Drug Service
(03) 6464 3131
[email protected]

Important Information:

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