Drug and Alcohol Worker
Help others to overcome drug and alcohol–related issues and improve their quality of life.
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- What's it like to be a Drug and Alcohol Worker?
- How to become a Drug and Alcohol Worker
- Latest Drug and Alcohol Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for Drug and Alcohol Workers
- Drug and Alcohol Worker role reviews
What's it like to be a Drug and Alcohol Worker?
Drug and Alcohol Workers guide and support people through their recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. They provide counselling and develop strategies and goals which assist an affected person in making a successful transition away from drug and alcohol dependency.
Tasks and duties
- Providing support and counselling to individuals, couples and family groups.
- Planning, discussing and implementing treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies with clients.
- Visiting clients in their homes to assist them with day-to-day care.
- Providing a safe space for discussions with clients.
- Assessing client needs and treatment options for drug and alcohol dependencies.
- Facilitating group discussion sessions.
- Working in a call centre, providing support and information over the phone.
- Assessing clients’ vocational and social needs and opportunities.
How to become a Drug and Alcohol Worker
A formal qualification in a relevant field is usually required to attain a Drug and Alcohol Worker role.
- Gain relevant work experience through a Drug and Alcohol volunteer program.
- Complete a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) or Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC53215).
- Consider completing a further qualification in a relevant field, such as a certificate, diploma, or university degree in counselling, mental health, psychology or social work.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Drug and Alcohol Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Group Management
Crisis Intervention
Independent Living Skills
Care Planning
Client Management
First Aid Certificate
Mental Health
Working with Aboriginal Communities
Staff Supervision
Case Management
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Latest Drug and Alcohol Worker reviews
May 2021
Supporting young ones can be difficult but worth it
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
Specialisationhr
The good thingsHelping people (young ones) to fulfill their potential
The challengesdifficult management and workmates. Challenging clients. Especially violent ones
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Jan 2024
Lack of job satisfaction
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsColleagues and clients. Group work and outreach.
The challengesPay level and poor senior management who don’t provide adequate support and appreciation for work done outside of contract description.
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