First Step is looking for an exceptional individual to join a new team whose role it is to deliver an abstinence-based treatment program known as  ResetLife.

This new program will offer the opportunity to add an exciting treatment modality to your portfolio.   The right person for this role will have an attitude of unconditional positive regard for both co-workers and clients, an open mind and a willingness to ‘go the extra mile.’  You will be excited to develop new skills and inspired by the opportunity to deliver a new treatment option to clients.  Most importantly you will thrive on working in a highly collaborative setting.

This is a rare opportunity to work with the highly experienced addiction medicine practitioners of First Step including: doctors, mental health nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, caseworkers, art therapists and lawyers among others. 

For the full Position Description including Key Selection Criteria please click here

Applications should provide a cover letter that addresses the following Key Selection Criteria, a recent (up to date) resume and 2 professional references.

*Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Outline your qualifications and experience in working with complex family systems, psychological & group therapies (refer Position Description)
2. Demonstrate your knowledge of the physiology of addiction (refer Position Description)
3. Compare and contrast your values with those of First Step (as you understand them to be)
4. Articulate your ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.  Describe your ability to move between different treatment modalities (addiction medicine).
5. Describe your willingness and ability to adhere to a prescribed treatment program while treating all individuals with dignity and compassion.
6. Outline your recent or ongoing professional development goals

Terms:

This role is offered on a part time contract basis (7 months*) EFT 0.5

*May be extended pending approval of ongoing funding

Competitive salary sacrificing benefits apply

Applications should include the following:

1. Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
2. Up to date CV
3. Details of 2 professional referees

Applications should be emailed to:

TO:       Gayle@firststep.org.au

REF:     RSL/Family Therapist

By:       ASAP

Note: First Step is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe and nurturing work environment for people of all backgrounds, genders, religions, sexualities, ethnicities or any other factor.