• Role title: Alcohol and Drug Counsellor- ADIS
• Role type: Max term contract / Full-Time
• Role grade: Level 1 or 2
• Department and location: ADS Outpatient Services, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $73,427.07- $ 104,752.76 + Super

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

• Lead a dynamic Contact Centre team in providing quality care for clients in Alcohol and Drug Services.
• Operate state-wide telephone and online services for people using alcohol or other drugs.
• Work within a strengths-based and harm-minimisation framework to deliver person-centred care.
• Provide drug and alcohol counselling, including bio-psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Offer health education, advice, and referrals to external agencies for further support.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in nursing, counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field and eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated relevant clinical alcohol and drug experience including assessment, brief intervention and counselling of clients with substance use problems and co-existing mental health issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary approaches to alcohol and drug treatment, including harm reduction, person-centred and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to identify clients' specific needs and provide the appropriate assessments, interventions and approaches for an effective solution.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (written, verbal, and via telephone), proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems, with excellent interpersonal abilities.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• 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. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's 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

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

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.

How to apply
The closing date for applications is 20th April 2025, with interviews looking to take place in early May.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.