About the role: As a Clinician within our Family Carer and Friends (FCF) Program you will provide guidance and support to family members and networks of people who are impacted by someone else’s substance use. This can include a partner, parent, child, grandparent, housemate or any other close friend or extended family member of participants who are undertaking the Buttery programs and people in the wider community. Counselling can take place with or without the person who is using alcohol or other drugs and is available for individuals, couples and family groups. A secondary aim is to help the person’s recovery or, for those not in treatment, to encourage them to seek treatment.

The role operates online, in the office and in the community and travel is required throughout the program footprint.

Hours and location: Based in Coffs Harbour, this is a part-time hybrid role working 47 hours per fortnight. A vehicle is available from a central location for work in the community.

The role is funded until 30th June 2028.

About you: Selection criteria: (please address in application – see “How to apply” below)

Qualifications and checks

1. Tertiary qualification at university level in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology Registration with a peak body such as Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or PACFA or ACA level 3 is desirable

2. Current and valid Driver's Licence

3. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check

Professional skills and experience

1. Demonstrated experience supporting people facing alcohol and other drug-related difficulties with practical coping strategies and support with conflict management and boundary setting

2. Ability to provide a supportive neutral approach and a strong understanding of harm minimisation and trauma informed care with family members in crisis

3. Experience in delivering education programs to individuals and groups

4. Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing tools such as Zoom

5. Established networks and relationships with a range of services in the local area.

Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/careers/

For any other queries, please contact [email protected]

This role will be remunerated at SCHCDS Level 5.1 $51 ph with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.

How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to [email protected]

In your cover letter, please use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

Why you’ll love working with us

We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes:

· Flexible Working Solutions: We support your work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.

· Extra Annual Leave: Enjoy two additional weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to spend more time on holiday.

· Career Growth: Explore internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programs.

· Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.

· Supportive Environment: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to external clinical supervision for direct service staff

· Salary Sacrifice Benefits: Increase your take-home pay by 6-12% with ATO-approved incentives, allowing you to allocate up to $15,899 of tax-free salary towards your mortgage, rent, loans, credit card, or school fees.

· Meal and Accommodation Card: Receive a $2,650 card for meals and accommodation.

· Convenient Packaging Options: Package your costs for smartwatches, EarPods, professional memberships or a novated vehicle lease.

About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.

The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQASB+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups.