AOD Counsellor (Psychologist, Social Worker… at Eastern Health · AU

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Counsellor (Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)

• Permanent Part Time | Experience work-life balance
• Box Hill | Local car parking + walkable to Box Hill Central for cafes and shops
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams | Work alongside professionals from diverse fields

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Counsellor will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team using a range of evidence-based interventions for individual counselling sessions and group work, including providing support to families (via face-to-face, telephone and telehealth options). The role offers opportunities to provide both short-term (4-6 sessions ) and longer-term counselling ( up to 15 sessions.) Counsellors work with clients experiencing alcohol and other drug issues, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions ( Dual Diagnosis), using a harm reduction and recovery-oriented approach. )Turning Point Eastern Treatment Services (TPETS) is the Lead Agency for the Eastern Consortia of Alcohol and Drug Services (ECADS) and counselling staff work closely with our Consortia partners in delivering specialist alcohol and drug clinical service in the eastern region.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Psychologist

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Holds a Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology that has been approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Endorsement as a Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia OR eligibility to participate in a Registrar Program to work towards endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
• Experience working as a fully registered Psychologist.

Social Worker

• Holds a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a Social Worker
• Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard
• A minimum 3 years experience working as a qualified Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency
• A minimum 2 years experience working as a registered Occupational Therapist.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Group and individual clinical supervision
• Support for psychology registrars
• Weekly education sessions with a focus on professional growth and skill development
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development opportunities and leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the position description link

Contact Person: Tarisai Shinya

Contact Number: 03 9834 1288

Contact Email: tarisai.shinya.easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 29/11/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day