Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor

· Port Phillip Prison
· Full Time 6 month Fixed Term maternity leave contract
· Generous salary packaging benefits

Moreland Hall is a leading alcohol and other drugs (AOD) agency with 40 years experience in the not for profit sector in Victoria.

We currently have a six month maternity leave vacancy in the Port Phillip Prison team to deliver AOD counselling and education to prisoners.

As an AOD Counsellor you will ensure the delivery of the Moreland Hall program within the prison environment. You will be responsible for providing counselling, psycho-educational group programs, and will work closely with prison officers.

To be successful in the role you will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or Allied Health Sciences, have 4 key competencies in AOD, qualifications in dual diagnosis or willingness to undertake, a current Victorian drivers license, and experience working in the AOD sector.

Applications should include a CV, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description and forwarded to creid@morelandhall.org by 4pm Wednesday 6 April 2011.

A copy of the position description can be downloaded via http://www.morelandhall.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=263:alcohol-and-other-drugs-counsellor&catid=50:current-employment-opportunities&Itemid=68

For further information please contact Rob Testro on 9217 7222.