AOD Forensic Counsellor
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3 days ago
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Job Summary
AOD Forensic Counsellor
- Competitive salary ranging from $111 750 - $123 400 per annum plus superannuation
- Free onsite parking
- Maximise your earning potential with salary packaging options
About the Role:
This full-time position operates within multidisciplinary teams and involves direct clinical engagement with individuals who are experiencing or recovering from problematic alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and who are involved in the criminal justice system. The role provides high-quality evidence-based interventions. Services are delivered to participants involved in the criminal justice system at various locations including Karralika Programs Head Office Community Corrections Offices and the Alexander Maconochie Transitional Release Centre. At times the role may provide counselling support to participants of the Solaris Program within the AMC. The position delivers recovery-oriented harm minimisation-focused counselling aimed at improving clinical behavioural and reintegration outcomes.
Requirements of the Position:
Essential:
- Full and unconditional registration with AHPRA AASW ACA or PACFA.
- Working with vulnerable people registration
- Drivers Licence
- Relevant AOD-specific training and sector experience.
- Comprehensive assessment and screening capabilities.
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT MI ACT).
- Trauma-informed practice with professional boundaries ethical practice and non-judgmental approach.
- Strong report writing case noting and treatment planning skills.
- Group facilitation experience (e.g. SMART Recovery or similar).
- High-level computer literacy.
- Addiction theory and counselling frameworks.
- Knowledge of Mental health and AOD sector systems and consumer engagement principles
Desirable:
- Forensic/criminogenic training and experience.
Apply Now!
At Karralika Programs inclusion isnt a buzzword its who we are. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally diverse individuals LGBTQIA communities young people people with disability and those with lived experience of AOD recovery.
Everyone has a seat at our table. Come and join us!
Applications close on 9 April 2026. This role is a high priority for our organisation. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted progressively so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible rather than waiting for the closing date.
To view the full position description please visit our website: with us. If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Justice Services Manager Sarah Dunn on (02)or via
About Company
Karralika Programs is a a not-for-profit specialist alcohol and drug organisation that provides programs for people in Canberra and ...
