Aod / Drug & Alcohol Counsellor - Villawood, Australia - IHMS

IHMS

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Villawood, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Company:

International Health and Medical Services (IHMS)

IHMS is a large Australian based organisation that specialises in providing compassionate and professional multidisciplinary medical care in challenging environments.

We primarily work with governments and large private organisations to deliver industry leading service to patients.

We are globally recognised for our unique expertise and offer fantastic opportunities to undertake meaningful work with patients where others can't.

We offer opportunities for people to learn and grow their skills and knowledge in a caring organisation focusing on professional development and clinical excellence.

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Full Time/Part Time, working between Monday

Friday business hours:
Competitive pay, free onsite parking:

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Exceptional opportunity to be part of a well-established organisation

Seeking an experienced AOD / Drug & Alcohol Counsellor to work at our immigration detention facility based in Villawood, NSW on a full-time/part time basis.

The Role:

The D&A counsellor will provide counselling services in the Immigration Detention Facility through assessment, case formulation, case management and therapeutic interventions for clients identified with substance and alcohol dependencies

Key responsibilities:

Provide individual drug and alcohol counselling
Facilitate SMART recovery groups and sessions
Facilitate group sessions on a diverse range of drug and alcohol topics
Provide assessment, counselling and case management services including support and referral services
Ensure that documentation is accurate, precise and concise
Provide health promotion education and activities

Benefits:

Working with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds
Be recognised, wellacknowledge and rewarded
Multidisciplinary, dynamic and collaborative team
Opportunities to expand your career and support an Australian and international network
Be part of a large, well respected medical organisation
Great opportunity to enhance your skills

Requirements:

Full working rights in Australia
Relevant qualifications and experience in counselling, social welfare, education or social sciences
Proven experience in providing assessment and treatment services to people with drug and alcohol problems. clinical coordination and management of people with comorbid substance use disorders and mental health problems.
Experience in risk assessment within the counselling environment (mental health, drug and alcohol)
Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and experience to effectively manage clinical issues in the assessment and treatment of people with drug and alcohol problems
Desirable accreditation as a SMART Recovery facilitator or willing to obtain Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or First Aid Certificate