Specialist AOD Counsellor
Core
Provide assertive outreach and counselling to individuals over 13 years of age to support reduction or cessation of alcohol and/or other drug use and associated harms.
Role type
Specialist AOD Counsellor (clinical/field)
Builds
Client recovery plans and behavioral change outcomes
Domain
Healthcare + Substance Use Treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relapse prevention, assertive outreach, case assessment, case note management, data recording
Preferred skills
Accreditation as psychologist, social worker, or counselling professional body member, Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work
Technologies
ATOD Treatment Services Minimum Data Set
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough assessments of clients, maintain accurate case notes/files, prepare client reports, record client and occasion of service data, attend team meetings and supervision
Seniority
Specialist, hands-on IC