Add expected salary to your profile for insightsCounsellor | Pinangba | Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation UnitLocation: Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit, Townsville (SSDARU)Remuneration: Negotiable dependant on experience + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesSSDARU provides residential rehabilitation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Services are delivered by Pinangba, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led arm of UnitingCare.Your part in our Pinangba teamThe core function of the Counsellor is to provide counselling/family therapy to individuals and families who are receiving residential AOD rehabilitation treatment, care and support. This position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team at Pinangba and will be responsible for delivering counselling/family therapy services to a range of clients to holistically support recovery from AOD and associated mental health and SEWB issues within the services Family Therapy framework.Demonstrated experience in facilitating counselling with a Family Therapy focus and evidence based practice.Demonstrated experience in delivering holistic outcome focused interventions for families or individuals living with substance use and complex mental health issues.Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and knowledge of culturally appropriate practice.Demonstrated experience in contributing to quality improvement practices.What makes a difference for us?Relevant tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Family Therapy or other related disciplines or ability to demonstrate a history of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families within a related sector/discipline/position.Hold a Drivers LicenceAbility to satisfy the relevant Blue Care probity checks required by legislation or policies.Ability to acquire a Working with Children Blue CardWhat makes a difference for you?Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programsA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceStart making a difference todayClick the 'APPLY' button and upload your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from youBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be tooJoining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands ofBlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital,you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple–everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email reconciliation@ucareqld.com.auWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lead service delivery arm of UnitingCare, operating in partnership with BlueCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity, strong community relationships and partnerships, and our belief in a just and equitable world, as captured in our vision.We work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland, delivering a range of services including aged care, respite, family therapy and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lead service delivery arm of UnitingCare, operating in partnership with BlueCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity, strong community relationships and partnerships, and our belief in a just and equitable world, as captured in our vision.We work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland, delivering a range of services including aged care, respite, family therapy and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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