Senior AOD Counsellor – Aboriginal Metro Ice Project
Core
Provide effective Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment through comprehensive assessments, culturally sensitive counselling, and recovery-focused interventions for Aboriginal clients and their families.
Role type
Senior clinical AOD counsellor (Indigenous health)
Builds
Individual and family treatment plans, psychosocial interventions, and harm reduction outcomes
Domain
Indigenous health / Alcohol and other drug treatment
Required skills
Clinical counselling, comprehensive assessment, culturally safe practice, motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, family violence recognition (MARAMIS), community-based interventions, treatment plan development, legislative compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with dual diagnosis clients, experience with Aboriginal and Forensic AOD clients, experience utilizing MARAMIS framework, experience with therapeutic modalities (Community Reinforcement Approaches, self-help groups)
Technologies
MARAMIS framework, CHCAOD001, CHCAOD004, CHCAOD006, CHCAOD009
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans; deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions; provide assertive outreach and secondary consultation; collaborate with Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs); participate in cultural supervision and clinical review processes; ensure legislative compliance and report risks/incidents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
