Counsellor

Do you have a passion for working with individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use? Are you wanting to make a difference in the lives of West Australians who are facing mental health struggles?

This role works across two programs NEMCADS and Active Recovery Team (ART).

Our NEMCADS program provides One-on-one counselling and peer-group support. We provide personalised alcohol and drug counselling in Perth for individuals of all ages, along with support for families and friends affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

The ART program is an intensive 12 week program delivered in collaboration with a partner organisation providing mental health and wellbeing care and support for people aged 18-65 in Perth with complex drug, alcohol and mental health needs.

About the role

• You will work in collaboration with our partner organisation providing mental health and wellbeing care and support for people aged 18-65 in Perth with complex drug, alcohol and mental health needs.
• You will provide client assessments, plannings, interventions and case management.
• You will utilise extensive cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) theories and methods to assist participants of the program with issues relating to AOD use and other behaviours
• You will develop and maintain professional and up to date client records and data.
• You will write professional and timely client reports outlining program engagement

This is a permanent, full-time role. The role is based primarily from our Midland office with the flexibility to work from other Holyoake locations on occasion. Regular travel to offsite locations will also be required.

About you

• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work, or have extensive experience in these fields.
• You have demonstrated experience working with or studying evidence-based AOD models and theories.
• You have excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
• You work autonomously when needed and value being part of a strong, connected team.
• You can form effective relationships and work collaboratively with co-facilitators.
• You hold or can obtain a current National Police Clearance no older than 12 months,
• You hold a valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle.

Why work with us?

Holyoake has a proud 50-year history of giving people impacted by alcohol, drugs and mental ill health the support, hope and confidence they need to live the life they choose. We operate across five locations in Victoria Park, Midland, Northam, Narrogin and Merredin, and employ over 110 staff. The Holyoake Approach guides our way of working, and other benefits include:

• Starting salary of $91,065 p/a + super
• Up to 3 days additional paid Christmas leave, and additional leave on your birthday.
• Options to salary package up to $15,900 per annum for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 per annum for entertainment benefits, to increase your take-home pay.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive organisational culture
• Free on-site parking at Midland office

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then we want to hear from you. We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified.

Please apply without delay!

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information please contact us at **@holyoake.org.au

We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.