Counsellor

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Role Title: Counsellor
Role Type: Max-term (Until June 2026 with possibility of extension) Part-time (32 Hours Per Week)
Role Grade: Allied Health Level 1/2 (Social Worker Counsellor Psychology)
Department and Location: Community Outpatients Drug Health Service
Salary: $73427- $115218 p.a. Super Salary packaging

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.

About the Role

Deliver high-quality specialist assessment psychosocial interventions therapeutic sessions and health education to clients who use methamphetamine cocaine and MDMA including facilitating individual and group programs.
Develop evaluate and revise individualised multidisciplinary care plans and clinical pathways incorporating discharge planning routine outcome measures and consultation with clients to ensure effective treatment.
Liaise with internal and external agencies provide referrals and coordinate with relevant services to ensure clients receive holistic high-quality care including bio-psycho-social assessments in line with best practice principles.
Participate in clinical review supervision professional development and reflective practice including training peer feedback and use of audio/video recordings to support skill development and ongoing learning.
Contribute to service development through quality improvement policy and procedure initiatives clinical research activities and the delivery of education about stimulant use to other service providers and community groups.
Maintain accurate confidential documentation in electronic medical records advocate for clients and significant others organise work effectively with flexibility and priority setting and stay up to date with interventions and pharmacotherapy relevant to the field.

About You

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology Social Work Counselling or other behavioural sciences with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
Demonstrated experience working with drug and alcohol clients with complex needs using a range of therapeutic modalities.
Proven clinical skills in assessment and brief interventions with clients experiencing drug and alcohol issues and co-existing mental health problems.
Demonstrated understanding of the health and social issues affecting people who use drugs contemporary treatment approaches and the application of harm reduction and strengths-based approaches.
Highly developed written and verbal communication interpersonal skills and high-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Patient Record Systems.

Why Work at St Vincents

Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program to make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave

About the Hospital:
In this role you will be based at St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst.

A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care AIDS/HIV respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health

Pre-employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mind spirit and community.

How to Apply:
The closing date for applications is 6 December 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the About You listed above.

Further information please contact

Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Job Description:Role Title: CounsellorRole Type: Max-term (Until June 2026 with possibility of extension) Part-time (32 Hours Per Week)Role Grade: Allied Health Level 1/2 (Social Worker Counsellor Psychology)Department and Location: Community Outpatients Drug Health ServiceSalary: $73427- $115218 p....