Job Description

Family Recovery Counsellor – Family Recovery n

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- Exciting opportunity in an innovative partnership model
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- Permanent Part time | based in Lewisham
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- Award Rate + Super + Non-profit Salary packaging of up to $18,550
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Some of your duties will be:

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- Application of family systems theory and developmentally appropriate clinical interventions
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- Deliver risk assessments, triaging, referral and case management services
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- Assisting the Practice Manager in the collation and provision of reports and statistical information
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- Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including cross agency peers and assist in the planning and facilitation of community engagement activities
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- Our services are provided both during and after hours from a variety of locations with the main site being Lewisham.
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For more information about the role, please see attached the Position Description.

About You n

To be a successful candidate you will have:

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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology and equivalent demonstrated experience
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- Membership of, or eligibility for, appropriate professional bodies (ie. AHPRA/APS, AASW, ACA, CAPA or PACFA)
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- Demonstrated knowledge of current mental health, drug health, child protection and domestic violence legislation
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- Experience in working with clients and families dealing with drug health issues and addictions
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- Understanding of the needs and issues of the partners or other family members or friends affected by addictions
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- Ability to conduct community engagement activities with the aim of minimising harm and building referral pathways
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- Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Applications for this position close on 11th September 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.

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📌 Family Recovery Counsellor - Family Recovery (Sydney)
🏢 Catholiccare Sydney
📍 Sydney