Central Highlands Rural Health are accepting applications for an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counsellor to join the Mental Wellbeing team on a permanent part-time basis.
Role Statement The AOD Counsellor provides treatment and support to people whose lives are directly or indirectly impacted upon by the use of alcohol and other drugs (licit and illicit). The aim is to assist the consumer to change their behaviour in order to reduce the harm caused by the substance use or provide them with skills and support to respond more effectively to those with a substance use problem. These interventions are provided as both individual and group methods.
Details of Appointment: Permanent part-time position, working 48 Hours per fortnight.
Salary: Dependent on experience, as per award + superannuation.
About CHRH: Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.
How to Apply: Please submit your application via the Central Highlands Rural Health website addressing the key selection criteria along with a current resume and cover letter.
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact either Mary Christodulaki or Michelle Cox at ****** or by calling 03 5345 9164.
Our Offering: At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Our Employees Enjoy: Salary PackagingStaff MassagesFitness PassportFree Car ParkingFlexible working arrangements for some positionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Staff Wellness ProgramsAll appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector to have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Highlands Rural Health. Central Highlands Rural Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.
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