Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor
Core
Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed intake, assessment, counselling, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients with alcohol and other drug concerns within a Social and Emotional Wellbeing framework.
Role type
Clinical AOD counsellor (physical/clinical work)
Builds
Recovery plans and therapeutic support for substance use clients
Domain
Aboriginal health / Social and Emotional Wellbeing / Substance use treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, Harm minimisation, Culturally safe practice, Care planning, Case management, Therapeutic intervention, Assessment, Advocacy
Preferred skills
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, Professional membership (AHPRA, AASW, ACA/PACFA)
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning, deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, advocate for clients, build rapport with Aboriginal individuals and families.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC