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Job Description
* Employment Term: Permanent PartTime 4 days per week) Fixed Term Contract
* Location: Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit Townsville (SSDARU)
* Remuneration: Negotiable dependant on experience 11.5 Super Not for Profit Salary Packaging Penalties & Allowances
SSDARU provides residential rehabilitation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Services are delivered by Pinangba an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderled arm of UnitingCare.
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Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare
Were looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our bighearted BlueCare team as a Counsellor youll be encouraged to grow develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Lets make a meaningful difference together.
What makes a difference for you
With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953 BlueCare is one of Queenslands largest and most trusted notforprofit providers of community and inhome care residential aged care disability services and retirement living.
- Flexible work arrangements to support worklife balance
- 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
- Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pretax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
- A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference
Your part in our Blue Care team
The 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 Licence
- Ability to satisfy the relevant Blue Care probity checks required by legislation or policies.
- Ability to acquire a Working with Children Blue Card
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family wed love you to be too
Joining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews 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.
Start making a difference today
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes Click the APPLY button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple everybody is welcome 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 longterm employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
