QuIHN
is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to people who use substances throughout Queensland across three service areas:
Therapeutic Services;
Harm Reduction Services; and
Better Access Medical Clinic.
QuIHN
encourages a positive work environment and individual career development by providing for team building opportunities, individual learning and development plans, supervision, career development funds, safe and supportive work practices and flexible working arrangements to assist employees in managing a work/life balance.
QuIHN welcomes applications from people with lived-living experience of substance use, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the role
In this role you will respond to the complex needs of individuals and /or families through the provision of clinical counselling, therapeutic or psychosocial group work and case management approaches for clients affected by substance use and other related concerns such as mental health.
Key responsibilities:
providing comprehensive drug and alcohol and mental health assessments
collaborative development of treatment plans working towards the achievement of client identified goals
providing clinical counselling utilising evidence based therapeutic modalities and strength based practice
providing harm reduction and relapse prevention in accordance with evidence-based practice and appropriate clinical care standards
facilitating or co-facilitating psychosocial education and support groups
What we're looking for




Someone who is passionate about their work and the health outcomes of both clients and the broader community and can demonstrate:
Previous experience in a similar role
Eligible for professional registration with a relevant professional association. Suitable professional associations are:
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
Australian Psychological Society (APS) via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
Australian Counselling Association (ACA);
Queensland Counsellors Association (QCA); and/or
Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia PACFA}.
Relevant qualification in Psychology, Social Work or other related discipline – post graduate qualifications preferred
Ability to engage and work with vulnerable and complex individuals and/or families affected by substance use and other related concerns
You are an ally of the AOD community or have lived or living experience of substance use, as well as experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged populations
Intermediate competency in the use of Microsoft packages
Current Queensland driver's licence (or equivalent)
Available to work between the hours of 8:30am - 7:00pm, Monday-Friday
Salary and Benefits
Part time - 3 days (22.5 hours) per week - fixed term contract until end June ****
$***** per hour + superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
to support work life balance
Tax-Free Salary Packaging
options up to $15,900, plus electronic device, meal entertainment and holiday accommodation packaging
Generous leave provisions
including leave loading + additional paid leave - up to 6 days per annum
Access to
Employee Assistance Program
for staff and immediate family
Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and team committed to purpose
Applications close the
Friday 24 July ****
, however the position may be filled before that time.
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