AOD Counsellor
Permanent Part Time | 64 hours a fortnight | Box HillOpportunity for Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational TherapistOn-going professional development opportunities are available
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action.
We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Counsellor will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team using a range of evidence-based interventions for individual counselling sessions and group work, including providing support to families (via face‐to‐face, telephone and telehealth options).
The Counsellor will also complete comprehensive assessments and operate within a harm reduction framework that incorporates client focused, and holistic recovery principles.
Turning Point Eastern Treatment Services (TPETS) is the Lead Agency for the Eastern Consortia of Alcohol and Drug Services (ECADS) and counselling staff work closely with our Consortia partners in delivering specialist alcohol and drug clinical service in the eastern region.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Holds a Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical,



Health or Counselling Psychology that has been approved by the Psychology Board of AustraliaFull registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia.Endorsement as a Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia OR eligibility to participate in a Registrar Program to work towards endorsement in Clinical PsychologyExperience working as a fully registered Psychologist
Social Worker
Holds a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a Social WorkMaintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standardA minimum 3 years experience working as a qualified Social Worker.
Occupational Therapist
Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration AgencyA minimum 2 years experience working as a registered Occupational Therapist.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.




Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.
Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee advantages schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.Advertising may end before the closing date.We do not accept recruitment agency application
Job Posting End Date: 30/08/2026
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📌 Aod Counsellor (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria