Holyoake - Counsellor

Holyoake – Counsellor

Victoria Park
Full time

Holyoake is a leading provider of counselling and support services for people impacted directly and indirectly by alcohol, other drugs, and related mental health issues. We operate through five locations in Victoria Park, Midland, Northam, Narrogin and Merredin, and employ over 100 staff.

We are inviting applications from suitably skilled Counsellors to work within the Justice and ART team on a full-time basis (5 days per week). This is a great opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Holyoake is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and others from diverse communities to apply.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing client assessment, planning, intervention and case management to clients in a range of locations that may include metropolitan prison and community locations.
• Providing best practice counselling and clinical intervention for individuals, groups, couples, and families affected by alcohol and/or other drug use.
• Maintain professional and up to date client records and data
• Write professional and timely client reports outlining program engagement

Skills required:

• Strong understanding of evidence-based AOD models and theories
• High level AOD counselling skills and competency
• Good computer literacy and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with a diverse client base

Criteria for successful applicants:

• Tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology, or social sciences
• National Police Clearance, no more than three months old
• Current WA Driver’s Licence

Holyoake is committed to developing employees and provides a flexible and supportive working environment. We offer:

• Very competitive salary, including great salary packaging options
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Excellent opportunity to make a difference for others

Please submit your resume and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the criteria outlined above via SEEK.

To discuss this opportunity further, please email Victoria Park Team Leader, Phoebe McGuiness-Morich: [email protected]

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.