Community Development Worker - Forensic AOD Counsellor (Frankston, VIC, AU, 3199) at None
None · Frankston, Australia · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Frankston
- Permanent Part Time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- Supportive team environment
- Classification range: Community Development Worker CL2B Y1 to Community Development Worker CL2B Y5*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
This clinical role sits within the suite of services provided by Peninsula Health’s (PH) Alcohol and Other Drug Program and is based at the Frankston Community Health site, but may be required to work across all sites to meet demand. The position involves providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for people with legal issues (Forensic) experiencing AOD related issues who live within Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
The AOD Counsellor is required to demonstrate clinically meaningful progress towards client-centred goals, including: reduced use of AOD, reductions in AOD-related harms, improved quality of life and improved mental wellbeing. Within PH AOD Program, AOD Counsellors work as part of a multidisciplinary team and are required to provide shared-care for some clients.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications appropriate to the position such as social work, counselling or currently working towards qualification.
- Completed the AOD Skill Set (AOD Core Competencies).
- Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and vulnerable people with dual diagnosis
- Demonstrated experience in working both independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, with the ability to work effectively, supportively and flexibly.
- Demonstrated knowledge in providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for dual diagnosis.
What Next
Should you have any queries or questions please contact Jessica Strathdee at [email protected]
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Job Ad closes: 08 September 2025
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employer) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.
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