Youth AOD Counsellor & Case Manager
Lithgow | 30.4 hours per week | Part-Time
$88,109 - $94,828 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
Empower Young People. Create Change. Make a Difference.
At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible.
We're looking for a passionate Youth AOD Counsellor to join our Dianella Lithgow Youth Program and help young people build healthier, more positive futures.
This is an opportunity to do meaningful work every day, supporting young people aged 12 to 24 as they navigate alcohol and other drug challenges, strengthen coping skills and develop pathways towards improved wellbeing.
No two days are the same. You'll build genuine connections with young people, deliver evidence-based interventions and work alongside families, schools and community services to help young people access the support they need, when they need it most.
About the Dianella Lithgow Youth Program
The Dianella Lithgow Youth Program provides free, non-residential alcohol and other drug support for young people aged 12 to 24 living in Lithgow and surrounding communities.
The program delivers flexible, youth-focused support through:
- Individual counselling and therapeutic interventions
- Assessment and treatment planning
- Outreach support across the local region
- Group programs and education sessions
- Early intervention and harm minimisation approaches
- Family and community engagement
- Referral and care coordination with local services
Our focus is on helping young people explore their relationship with alcohol and other drugs, build resilience and develop the skills needed to thrive.
About the Role
As the Youth AOD Counsellor, you will provide assessment, counselling and recovery-focused support to young people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges.
Working as part of a collaborative and experienced team, you will support young people to identify strengths, develop goals and create meaningful change in their lives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing evidence-based assessment, counselling and support services.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing individual treatment plans.
- Facilitating individual and group-based interventions.
- Supporting young people to build resilience, coping skills and recovery goals.
- Working collaboratively with families, schools and community stakeholders.
- Building and maintaining referral pathways with local youth services.
- Delivering outreach support across Lithgow and surrounding communities.
- Maintaining accurate case notes, reporting and client records.
- Participating in multidisciplinary case discussions and service development activities.
What We're Looking For
You are passionate about supporting young people and committed to making a positive difference in your local community.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or a related discipline.
- Experience working with young people in health, community services, alcohol and other drugs or mental health settings.
- Knowledge of evidence-based assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
- Strong ability to engage and build rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Understanding of culturally safe and inclusive practice.
- Experience working with young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build local partnerships.
- Sound computer skills and experience maintaining accurate client records.
- Emotional maturity, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
The successful applicant will be required to hold:
- A current Australian Driver Licence.
- A current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- The ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Police Check.
About Lives Lived Well
Lives Lived Well is a leading not-for-profit provider of alcohol and other drug, mental health and wellbeing services. Every day, our teams work alongside people, families and communities to improve wellbeing and support lasting recovery.
Our Values
The most successful people at Lives Lived Well are those who align with our values:
- We are humble, human and full of hope.
- We show up and share.
- We ask "Why not?" and "What's next?"
- We leave a positive wake.
Why Join Lives Lived Well?
When you join Lives Lived Well, you're joining an organisation committed to supporting recovery, wellbeing and positive change.
We offer:
- Five additional days of paid wellbeing leave each year (pro rata).
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Fitness Passport access to gyms, pools and leisure facilities across Australia.
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive manager with a genuine open-door approach.
- A collaborative and engaged team that supports each other through the highs and lows.
- Meaningful work that makes a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Apply Now
For further information about the role or to request a Position Description, please contact Lex Dignam on 0414 617 898 or [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your interest in the role and what attracts you to Lives Lived Well.
At Lives Lived Well, we're not only looking for people with the right skills and experience. We're also looking for people who share our values, are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community, including First Nations Peoples.
