Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

As a Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor, you will play a crucial role in helping clients improve their behaviour and social skills. Your responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.

Category: Healthcare and Medicine - Public Health
Full Time

• $50,000 - $80,000 / Year

Closing Date: 2025-01-15
Location: Melbourne

• Facilitate one-on-one and group therapy sessions using evidence-based strategies.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on client assessments.
• Assist families in understanding behavioural interventions and strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of treatment plans and progress notes.
• Participate in community events to raise awareness of behavioural health services.
• Continuously evaluate and improve treatment protocols based on client feedback.
• Provide support and guidance to junior staff and interns.
• Engage in regular supervision and receive feedback to enhance practice.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Data Collection Strong skills in collecting and interpreting behavioural data.
• Therapeutic Techniques Experience in applying evidence-based behavioral interventions.
• Empathy Ability to connect and communicate with clients empathetically.
• Team Collaboration Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving Excellent analytical skills for crafting effective treatment solutions.
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• English (Fluent)

• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Knowledge of ABA principles to support effective interventions.
• Experience working with clients on the autism spectrum: Relevant experience to engage effectively with diverse client needs.

• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Flexible work hours and family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and mentoring programs
• Employee wellness initiatives and mental health support

• Team Collaboration: We believe in working together to achieve common goals and support one another.
• Client-Centric Approach: Our focus is on delivering the best outcomes for our clients through tailored solutions.
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy work-life balance for our employees.

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