Counsellor & Group Facilitator - Alcohol and Drug Services

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Counsellor & Group Facilitator - Alcohol and Drug Services Position Summary Alcohol and Drug Counsellor and Group Facilitator – Turning Point, Eastern Treatment Services Full time Available- funded to July 2019 with possibility of ongoing work Great Care, Everywhere, Every Time Eastern Health's Values: Kindness Respect Excellence Agility Humility Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs. Turning Point Eastern Treatment Services provides evidence based AOD treatment to consumers in the Eastern Suburbs. The Turning Point AOD Counsellor and Group Facilitator will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a range of evidence-based clinical treatment interventions. This role will provide AOD treatment but will also coordinate a program targeted to forensic clients. Activities include coordinating appointments and program activities, ccoordinating induction sessions for eligible clients, liaising with other treatment clinicians, Community Corrections, the Australian Community Services Organisation (ACSO) and other stakeholders. This role will assist clinicans in the delivery of a group and individual program- this requires detailed record keeping and reporting back on outcomes and statistics. Treatment activities include a range of service types including, Intake and Assessment, Care and Recovery Coordination, Counselling, Non-Residential Withdrawal (via face-to-face, telephone and online and group work). To be successful in this role you should possess: Qualifications in alcohol and drug studies At least three years’ experience and demonstrated skills in alcohol and other drug assessments, withdrawal management, case management and client referral. Experience in working with forensic clients in group and individual treatment settings Proactive coordination of group and individual forensic program activities Demonstrated understanding of harm reduction as a key concept underpinning approaches to client care in the Australian alcohol and drug sector as well as an appreciation of principles of recovery, including social connectedness, holistic care provision and peer based examples of wellness. Experience in the delivery of counselling and care coordination Possess knowledge of and the ability to provide effective interventions for consumers with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems (dual diagnosis) as a core component of the role appreciation of the dynamic nature and major trends in drug use in recent years, such as increase in use of pharmaceutical/prescribed agents and growth in abuse of psychostimulants and other illicit synthetic drugs Demonstrated training and experience in providing evidenced-based treatment interventions including Relapse Prevention, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Intervention. Proven ability n working within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent record keeping, written, communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in working with community based services. A Victorian Drivers licence is required. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in computer skills. A satisfactory Police Check is required prior to appointment Highly Desirable: An ability to provide initiative and innovation, ability to work in a changing environment with flexibility and problem solving skills Diploma or degree level qualification in Alcohol and Drug studies. Experience in design and completion of quality projects, clinical audit activities and clinical research Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! The benefits of working for Eastern Health include: Diverse and engaging career opportunities Friendly & supportive team Flexible working hours Salary packaging options Career progression in our teaching hospitals If you have the ability and drive to make a difference take hold of this opportunity and apply today! All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check. You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job. Please submit all applications online. Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted. Eastern Health Values: Patients First: Agility: Humility: Respect: Kindness: Excellence Selection Criteria Essential: Qualifications in alcohol and drug studies Essential: At least three years experience and demonstrated skills in alcohol and other drug assessments, withdrawal management, case management and client referral Essential: Experience in working with forensic clients in group and individual treatment settings Essential: Proactive coordination of group and individual forensic program activities Essential: Demonstrated understanding of harm reduction as a key concept underpinning approaches to client care in the Australian alcohol and drug sector as well as an appreciation of principles of recovery, including social connectedness, holistic care provision and peer based examples of wellness Essential: Experience in the delivery of counselling and care coordination Essential: Possess knowledge of and the ability to provide effective interventions for consumers with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems (dual diagnosis) as a core component of the role appreciation of the dynamic nature and major trends in drug use in recent years, such as increase in use of Essential: Demonstrated training and experience in providing evidenced-based treatment interventions including Relapse Prevention, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Intervention. Essential: Proven ability in working within a multidisciplinary team. Essential: Excellent record keeping, written, communication and interpersonal skills. Essential: Experience in working with community based services. Essential: A Victorian Drivers license is required. Essential: Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in computer skills. Essential: A satisfactory Police Check is required prior to appointment Desirable: An ability to provide initiative and innovation, ability to work in a changing environment with flexibility and problem solving skills. Desirable: Diploma or degree level qualification in Alcohol and Drug studies. Desirable: Experience in design and completion of quality projects, clinical audit activities and clinical research