Holyoake is a leading provider of counselling and support services for people impacted directly and indirectly by alcohol, other drugs, and related mental health issues.
We operate through five locations in Victoria Park, Midland, Northam, Narrogin and Merredin, and employ over 100 staff.
Holyoake operates the Wheatbelt Community Alcohol and Drug Service (WCADS) and we are seeking a passionate, empathetic and qualified Counsellor to work within our Wheatbelt service.
Working from our Narrogin office, the successful candidate will be employed on a 0.9 FTE (9 day fortnight) contract until 30 June ****.
We would like to hear from professionals who have expertise in delivering quality counselling to individuals and families who present with alcohol and/or other drug issues and complex needs.
The successful applicant will need to maintain a busy case load and implement group programs where necessary.
Holyoake actively promotes a working environment that values diversity and inclusion.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Key responsibilities:
Providing client assessment, planning, intervention and case management to clients in a range of locations that may include metropolitan prison and community locations.
Providing best practice counselling and clinical intervention for individuals, groups, couples, and families affected by alcohol and/or other drug use.
Maintain professional and up to date client records and data.
Write professional and timely client reports outlining program engagement.
Criteria for successful applicants:
A Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counselling or similar.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues.
Understanding of comorbidity in relation to clients presenting for alcohol and drug issues.
Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Current National Police Certificate.
We offer:
Flexible work conditions, including work from home.
Up to 3 days additional Christmas leave.
Options to salary package up to $15,900 per annum for general living expenses and as additional $2,650 per annum for entertainment benefits, to increase your take home pay.
Opportunities for growth and development with a supportive and inclusive organisational culture.
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the criteria outlined above.
To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Regional Manager, Matthew Steffel on ************.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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