The Gambling Intervention service provides targeted support to our current clients who are identified as having co-existing gambling concerns. We are looking for a passionate Gambling Intervention Counsellor Case Manager to deliver bio-psychosocial individual counselling and case management to our existing clients identified with a comorbid gambling concern.
We currently have an opportunity for someone to join our team for 3 days per week in an ongoing role. Days and hours worked can be negotiable for suitable candidates. We ask that you are available to work on a Tuesday as most team meetings are held on this day.
Your Opportunity Your daily duties will include enquiry management and engaging new clients, undertaking risk assessments and case planning, ongoing clinical support using evidence-based therapies among other case management or clinical tasks. Part of your role will be to build and maintain your own case load. This means that you will make contact with clients already enrolled in AOD programs who have been identified as experiencing gambling related harm and provide a brief intervention with the aim to provide harm reduction interventions and an invitation to enrol in our gambling support program.
You will be providing telehealth and face-to-face counselling to clients. For your in-person appointments, you will likely work out of our Rockhampton Residential Rehabilitation Facility; however, there will also be scope to connect with other local AOD community programs as well. You will also support group work with clients in the residential facility at regular intervals. Telehealth appointments will be provided across QLD programs depending on overall demand for services, which may extend to Gold Coast and Brisbane as well.
Whilst you will be the only Gambling Intervention Counsellor Case Manager based in Rockhampton, you will have frequent opportunities to interact with your colleagues and your team leader who will provide support, training, and professional development to you via weekly 1-1s, clinical supervision, weekly team check-ins, case conferences, and team meetings.
The gross hourly pay rate ranges between $43.08 to $49.28 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. Your remuneration will be negotiated within this range, based on your skills and experience in AOD and gambling.
Who are we looking for? You will be a self-motivated Clinician who has previous experience working in gambling, AOD, or another related field. Your "can do" attitude and positive approach will be coupled with:
Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling, mental health (or related discipline) or demonstrated significant experience in AOD or Gambling and currently studying towards a tertiary qualification. Applied knowledge in contemporary evidence-based AOD or gambling counselling practice, case management, and intake and assessment. An understanding of working with clients who have AOD and Gambling comorbidities or a strong willingness to build your understanding of working with gambling-related concerns. Support and training can be provided if you do not have significant gambling experience. Experience in developing and delivering education programs and group facilitation. Support and training can be provided if you do not have this experience. Ability to manage your own workload, including prioritizing client-related time and clinical duties and effective time management. You are a team player – you will be happy to jump in and support your colleagues with tasks as and when needed. Adaptability and an agile approach – You handle your tasks with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. You will need to hold an Australian Drivers Licence and a Working With Children Check (Blue card). You can see the full range of LLW benefits on our website, but these include:
Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development. An extra 3 paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. An employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including emotional, psychological, financial counselling, and wellbeing services. Fitness Passport membership access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centers across Australia, at a discounted rate. Are you ready to imagine the possibilities? Here's how to apply.
Click 'apply' and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application.
Applications close on Friday, 1st November 2024; however, we will be interviewing throughout the process and may close applications early.
For questions about the role or for a copy of the position description, email
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural, and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.
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