Family Recovery Counsellor – Family Recovery
Location: Lewisham Employment Type: PP - Part-time Ongoing Department: Family Recovery Closing Date: 20 Sep ****
Exciting opportunity in an innovative partnership model
Permanent Part-time | based in Lewisham
Award Rate + Super + Non-profit Salary packaging of up to $18,550
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic support and stepped care interventions to children and young people experiencing the impact of a loved one's addiction.
About The Role
The Family Recovery Counsellor will have the skills to facilitate eligibility, suitability, and psychosocial assessments, with the aim of delivering person-centred counselling interventions and therapeutic and psycho-education group facilitation, in addition to making suitable referrals and providing advocacy as needed.
These interventions are designed to support and aid the recovery of children and young people affected by the negative consequences of drug, alcohol, gambling, and other addiction-related harm.
Some Of Your Duties Will Be
Application of family systems theory and developmentally appropriate clinical interventions
Deliver risk assessments, triaging, referral and case management services
Assisting the Practice Manager in the collation and provision of reports and statistical information




Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including cross agency peers and assist in the planning and facilitation of community engagement activities
Our services are provided both during and after hours from a variety of locations with the main site being Lewisham.
For more information about the role, please see attached the Position Description.
About You
To be a successful candidate you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology and equivalent demonstrated experience
Membership of, or eligibility for, appropriate qualified bodies (ie. AHPRA/APS, AASW, ACA, CAPA or PACFA)
Demonstrated knowledge of current mental health, drug health, child protection and domestic violence legislation
Experience in working with clients and families dealing with drug health issues and addictions
Understanding of the needs and issues of the partners or other family members or friends affected by addictions
Ability to conduct community engagement activities with the aim of minimising harm and building referral pathways
Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Applications for this position close on 20th September ****.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.
Need More Information?
Please contact Kulsum Thakore, Talent Acquisition Partner,
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