AOD Assessment and Counselling Clinician
- Part-time
- Shellharbour
Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)
Organisation name Australian Community Support Organisation
Description
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The AOD Clinician will conduct comprehensive alcohol and other drug (AOD) forensic assessments of clients over the phone, in person, or via Telehealth, to develop treatment formulations and recommendations for further AOD-related
treatment, such as counselling, care coordination, and/or residential services.
They will provide bridging support, to engage and support a client via a harm reduction approach, while the client is waiting for formal treatment services to begin either within the Shellharbour AOD Hub team, or externally.
Brief intervention may be utilised in instances where further formal treatment options are not necessary, with appropriate services suggested to facilitate further care and support as needed. The AOD clinician is responsible for providing evidence-based therapeutic counselling to clients to elicit behaviour change and AOD harm reduction with the aims of better overall health and wellbeing.
Requirement
2+ years' prior experience in the AOD, mental health or forensic sectors, working with complex clients, including the delivery of AOD treatment interventions and therapeutic approaches.
Eligibility to enter New South Wales (NSW) prisons.
A contemporary understanding of the biopsychosocial model of addiction and a sound knowledge of substances and their effects on human physiology, psychology, and offending behaviours.
Demonstrated skills in administering a comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment, and formulating findings utilising strong report writing skills.
Demonstrated experience in providing evidenced-based counselling (e.g., Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, etc.) to clients tailored through assessment and formulation of client centred treatment planning.
A contemporary understanding and approach in working with individuals who have co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues (i.e., dual diagnosis) or other co-occurring complexities (e.g., ABI and other disabilities).
Well-developed communication skills including conflict management and the ability to liaise with clients over the phone and in person and liaise with a range of health and other professionals, and the ability to work with a culturally and linguistically diverse client population, including Indigenous Australians and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Demonstrated organisational, time management skills to deliver a quality service to clients, as well as demonstrated ability to handle complex situations.
Sound understanding of client risk management and risk assessment practices.
A working knowledge of the relevant and current legislation relating to the client group including the Mental Health Act and Privacy Act.
An ability to adhere to policy and procedure such as privacy, confidentiality and workplace health and safety.
Strong and demonstrated commitment and alignment to the ACSO Vision, Values and Mission.
How to apply?
To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.
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