The Team:
The Alcohol and Drug Service is a statewide service that provides treatment to individuals and their families for alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues. ADS are a multi-disciplinary service which provide a number of different services to the community including intake and assessment, counselling, pharmacotherapy, consultation liaison and secondary consults and withdrawal management.
The Role:
The Alcohol and Drug Counsellor - Graduate position is designed for a university graduate who has successfully completed a University Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work within the last 1-3 years.
The individual will be:
- Trained in all areas of the relevant multidisciplinary Alcohol and Other Drugs service.
- Expected to gain sufficient competency to be able to work independently as a member of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS).
- Guided to deliver a high-quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, ADS policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies.
You will need to:
- Provide a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical assessment, treatment and assertive case management service to clients, and families/carers, who have issues with alcohol and/or other drugs.
- Undertake clinical documentation in line with organisational and professional requirements, including preparation of requested treatment reports.
- Participate in ongoing quality assurance programs, including the development and implementation of specialised alcohol and other drug psychosocial treatment programs.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible and for a period of two years.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
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Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
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Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW
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Current Working with Children Registration
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Tiana Bean
Position: Acting Team leader
Phone number: 6777 1234
Email address: tiana.bean@ths.tas.gov.
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