Dual Diagnosis Outreach Counsellor
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Job Location:
Abbotsford - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 56 - 56
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Part Time (30.4 hrs per week) Fixed Term (until 30 June 2026)
- LGBTIQ affirming outreach-based role
- SCHADS Level 5 role salary packaging above award rates
Thorne Harbour Health is seeking a passionate and skilled Dual Diagnosis Outreach Counsellor to deliver evidence-based trauma-informed AOD counselling services to LGBTIQ communities across Melbournes inner and north-west regions. This is a unique opportunity to provide outreach-based support within a harm reduction framework helping clients reduce the impacts of problematic substance use while also navigating co-occurring mental health challenges.
About the role
Based at our Abbotsford site with outreach and co-location in Melbournes inner west this position is part of our multidisciplinary Therapeutic Services team delivering:
- Individual and group counselling using therapeutic modalities such as MI CBT contingency management and community reinforcement.
- Flexible accessible outreach support in homes community health settings and other safe environments.
- Collaborative care coordination with intake teams external services and co-located providers (e.g. TaskForce).
- Capacity-building and secondary consultations with professionals supporting LGBTIQ clients.
- Participation in reflective practice and regular supervision within a values-driven workplace.
Whats on offer
In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 5 leave loading superannuation Thorne Harbour also pays above award. Youll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.
About You
Were looking for someone who is client-centred flexible and community-minded. You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work Psychology Counselling or related fields with eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body.
- AOD qualifications (Cert IV or above) or willingness to complete within 12 months.
- Experience delivering short to mid-term counselling interventions with dual diagnosis clients.
- Knowledge of harm minimisation and recovery-oriented frameworks.
- Strong organisational skills case coordination experience and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
- A genuine understanding of or connection to LGBTIQ communities and the values of self-determination inclusion and dignity.
About us
Combining passion commitment and activism Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.
For a detailed position description including selection criteria visit our website:
For further enquiries please contact Maycon Merlo Acting AOD Counselling Practice Lead via email
Applicants from our LGBTQIA communities including those living with HIV those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities First Nations people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent via job listing in Employment Hero.
Applications close: Monday 20 October 2025
Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed applications will not be considered.
Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children police records and reference checks for all roles.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
