• Permanent role with flexible days and hours working a 0.6FTE per week

• Provide tele-health and face to face counselling

• WFH options available

• Additional paid leave days to support your wellbeing and life commitments

Job Title:  Gambling Intervention Counsellor Case Manager – Rockhampton, Queensland.

Job Type:  Permanent – Part-Time.

Practice Information:
For over 40 years this organisation has been supporting people to live their lives well. This not-for-profit healthcare provider offers evidence-based services across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. Their Gambling Intervention service provides targeted support to our current clients who are identified as having co-existing gambling concerns.

Your Opportunity:
Join their Rockhampton-based service as a Gambling Intervention Counsellor Case Manager, delivering both telehealth and face-to-face counselling and case management. As a Gambling Intervention Counsellor Case Manager with LLW, you will manage enquiries, complete risk assessments and deliver group work. Based at their Rockhampton Residential Rehabilitation Facility ‘Binbi Yadubay’ you may also deliver group work with residential clients from time to time. Telehealth services are offered to clients across north Queensland including Mackay, Townsville, and Cairns. Whilst you will be the only Gambling Intervention Counsellor Case Manager based in Rockhampton you will have frequent opportunity to interact with your colleagues and your team leader who will provide support, training and professional development to you. This position is a permanent role, working part-time for 3 days per week. There is flexibility in the days and hours of work – so you can balance your work and life priorities and family requirements. You will be required to work on Tuesdays to attend the Team Meeting.

What you’ll bring:
 As a self-motivated Clinician, you will have experience in providing support to those who struggle with gambling, AOD or other dependencies. Your “can do” attitude, and positive approach will be coupled with: Willingness to build skills in working with clients with AOD and gambling comorbidities, with support provided in areas such as intake, case management, and risk assessments. Confidence and capability to build your own caseload by reaching out to current clients who have been identified as requiring support with their gambling. Ability to be self-starting and self-managing, able to prioritise your time and workload. The ability to work well in a team environment as well as an individual contributor. Adaptability and an agile approach with capacity to handle your tasks with a high degree of flexibility. Experience in developing and delivering education programs and group facilitation is highly regarded. You will need to hold Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling, mental health (or related discipline), an Australian Drivers Licence, and a Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Why work for this Organisation?
Being part of their Rocky team means you’ll be supported by a collaborative and engaged team – both onsite and remotely. You’ll get the opportunity to be part of a passionate group of people who love what they do!

Also on offer:

• Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development.

• Perkbox Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers Be trusted with autonomy, within a supportive, respectful environment.

• An extra 3 paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including emotional, psychological, financial counselling and wellbeing services.

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information:
The hourly rate is between $43.08 to $49.28 per hour, depending on skills, experience and qualifications. Also on offer is Salary Packaging benefits including a Meals and Entertainment card.

About Rockhampton:
Rockhampton is a city in Central Queensland, Australia. Straddling the Fitzroy River, it's known for beef production and has several bull statues around town. North, local life from 1850 to 1950 is re-created with cottages, woolsheds and antique cars at Rockhampton Heritage Village. Make the move to Rockhampton – you’ll discover surprisingly affordable country living with all the big city advantages, river and mountain views, a cruisy thirty-minute ride to the coast, and an easy commute to work - all in one place.

Applications:
Close on Friday, 8 November 2024; however, the organisation will be interviewing throughout the process and may close applications early.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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