Counsellor – Pathways Program

Do you have a passion for workingwith individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use Are you wanting tomake a difference in the lives of West Australians currently in the correctivesystem and seeking to re-enter the community

This part-time role works out of Karnetprison in the Peel region forming part of the Pathways Program. This is a CBTbased program over 100 hours per participant challenging established behavioursaround alcohol and other drug use. Sessions will be delivered in group settingswith occasional individual counselling involved.

About the role

• You will work in collaboration with our partner organisation delivering group counselling at various prisons.
• You will provide client assessments plannings interventions and case management.
• You will utilise extensive cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) theories and methods to assist participants of the program with issues relating to AOD use and other behaviours
• You will develop and maintain professional and up to date client records and data.
• You will write professional and timely client reports outlining program engagement

This is a permanent part-timeposition of two and a half days per week. The role is based out of Karnet prisonand our Victoria Park office with the flexibility to work from other Holyoakelocations on occasion.

About you

• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Counselling Psychology or Social Work or have extensive experience in these fields.
• You have demonstrated experience working with or studying evidence-based AOD models and theories.
• You have excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
• You work autonomously when needed and value being part of a strong connected team.
• You can form effective relationships and work collaboratively with co-facilitators.
• You hold or can obtain a current National Police Clearance no older than 12 months
• You are able to obtain a Department of Justice Screening Clearance.
• You hold a valid drivers license and access to your own vehicle.

Why work with us

Holyoake has a proud 50-yearhistory of giving people impacted by alcohol drugs and mental ill health thesupport hope and confidence they need to live the life they choose. We operateacross five locations in Victoria Park Midland Northam Narrogin andMerredin and employ over 110 staff. The Holyoake Approach guides our way ofworking and other benefits include:

• Starting salary of $91065 p/a super (pro rata)
• Up to 3 days additional paid Christmas leave and additional leave on your birthday.
• Travel allowances where applicable
• Options to salary package up to $15900 per annum for general living expenses and an additional $2650 per annum for entertainment benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive organisational culture
• Free on-site parking at Victoria Park office

If this sounds like the perfectopportunity for you then we want to hear from you. We are seeking to appointsomeone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy oncesuitable candidates have been identified.

Please apply without delay!

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We actively promote a workingenvironment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people fromculturally diverse backgrounds people who identify as LGBTQIA and people witha disability. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage youto advise us at time of application.