Family Recovery Counsellor – Family RecoveryExciting opportunity in an innovative partnership modelPermanent Part time | based in LewishamAward Rate + Super + Non-profit Salary packaging of up to $18,550We 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 roleThe 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 interventionsDeliver risk assessments, triaging,



referral and case management servicesAssisting the Practice Manager in the collation and provision of reports and statistical informationWork collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including cross agency peers and assist in the planning and facilitation of community engagement activitiesOur 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 YouTo be a successful candidate you will have:Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology and equivalent demonstrated experienceMembership of, or eligibility for, appropriate professional bodies (ie. AHPRA/APS, AASW, ACA, CAPA or PACFA)Demonstrated knowledge of current mental health, drug health, child protection and domestic violence legislationExperience in working with clients and families dealing with drug health issues and addictionsUnderstanding of the needs and issues of the partners or other family members or friends affected by addictionsAbility to conduct community engagement activities with the aim of minimising harm and building referral pathwaysDemonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Applications for this position close on 11th September ****.
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