Treatment Facilitator

at  Lives Lived Well

At Lives Lived Well , we’ve been treating and supporting people whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also support people with mental health and gambling concerns and those transitioning from correctional centres. We’re growing fast and building a reputation as a trusted, innovative provider, focused on clinical excellence… and we’d love you to be part of it.
If you share our belief in recovery, think in a curious and critical way, and thrive on learning and change, join us, and do your best work here!

SOME ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Work with clients to develop, implement, and review individual treatment goals.
• Manage a case load of clients providing clinical support, service coordination, referral, and advocacy to assist clients in achieving their goals.
• Supervise and manage risk where practicable, associated with clients residing in a residential treatment context – including high level complexity and dual diagnosis behavioural management.
• Facilitate group work.
• Provide culturally appropriate practice as relevant to varying clients.Ensure that client records, data collection and reporting are consistent with confidentiality and relevant practice standards.
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  This is an ongoing full-time position and we currently have more than one opportunity in this area. Whether you have a background in AOD or mental health we would love to hear from you.
  The gross annual pay rate on offer ranges between $93,860 to $98,108 per annum (pay rates effective from first full pay period in July) plus super and salary packaging benefits. The salary on offer will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ skills, knowledge, and experience .

THESE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU WOULD NEED TO BRING TO THE ROLE:

We are looking for experienced Clinicians who are able to manage their day-to-day duties working cohesively within a team of Treatment Facilitators. This is a high demand environment, so you’ll also be required to balance autonomy and efficiency, providing high quality engagement, assessment counselling and support services to your clients. You will also be experienced in utilising evidence-based practice principles for withdrawal, support, and recovery.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, THERE ARE SOME ESSENTIALS YOU’LL NEED:

• Tertiary qualifications in a social work, counselling, or mental health
• Strong knowledge and understanding of clinical practices and working effectively within these frameworks
• High-level record keeping and note taking skills; able to create and develop detailed reports
• Capacity to provide risk supervision and management including complex and dual diagnosis behaviour management
• A calm approach and mature demeanour – along with patience and resilience, and the ability to relate effectively to a range of people, often in times of high-stress and emotion
• Self-awareness and emotional maturity – you won’t be afraid to ask for support when you need itYou’ll self-care – this role can be challenging and it’s important to us that you are at your best, to do your best