Jobs: Counsellor (WA)

The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre have a vacancy for a Alcohol and Drug Clinician to work as apart of a multi-disciplinary team providing a broad range of services for people throughout the South West.

The Counsellor will work with a range of clients who are at risk due to their alcohol and drug use

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To offer counselling to individuals who are concerned about a drug problem
To liaise with local health and welfare networks
· To provide assessment and reports
· To work as part of a multi disciplinary team.
· To develop quality counselling standards
· To record client data on WRAD information system.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

A relevant tertiary qualifications is desired.

A minimum Certificate IV Community Service (Alcohol & other Drugs) or equivalent is necessary. If you do not have Certificate IV Alcohol and Drugs training can be arranged as part of employment conditions.

An attractive salary is available for this full-time position and will be based on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Contact the WDEA on 55612579 to obtain a job description

Applications to be made in writing to Geoff Soma, Director, WRAD Centre, 172 Merri Street, Warrnambool 3280 by 5pm Friday the 22nd October, 2010.