Counsellor

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Detail information about job Counsellor. Terms and conditions vacancy

Calvary Riverina Hospital
Permanent Full Time

 Women’s Wellness and Recovery Program 

Griffith Location

Counsellor – 0.8 FTE

 

 

Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre is seeking an experienced, qualified counsellor to support their new Women’s Wellness & Recovery Program in the community of Griffith. This program provides support to pregnant women and women with children under five years who are experiencing problems with substance abuse.  This service will be located in Griffith however outreach support and liaison with a range of stakeholder agencies will be an important part of this role.

 

Applicants who have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage would be an advantage.

 

Section Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification - Advanced Diploma in Community Services Drug and Alcohol or higher qualification
• Minimum five years (5) experience working in the drug and alcohol treatment sector
• Current NSW Driver’s License
• High level understanding of contemporary best practice in working with women who are experiencing problems with Alcohol and Other Drug disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of substance abuse on women’s health, pregnancy, child rearing and family relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of case management principles
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with services and in particular Aboriginal Services to provide culturally effective services to Aboriginal women.

 

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas.  Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

 

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

 

 

 

 

Applications Close: 27/07/2018

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