By Isla Stanich
Drug ARM in Warwick last month welcomed their newest clinical worker Richard McCarthy.
Mr McCarthy began in his new position as a substance abuse counsellor three weeks ago, and says he is loving his job so far.
“What I want to do is help people who need help,” Mr McCarthy said.
“If someone walks in here and knocks on the door and says they need some help, I’ll be here to help – that’s my main goal,” he said.
Mr McCarthy will alternate between working at the Warwick office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and at the Stanthorpe Drug ARM office on Thursdays and Fridays.
Co-worker Karyn Van Tulburg also alternates between working in Warwick and Stanthorpe.
Mr McCarthy’s experience as a counsellor and clinical worker dates back to 2011.
He has since worked with the Stolen Generation, Torres Strait Islander healing services, people involved in substance abuse and domestic and family violence sufferers.
“In the past six years, I’ve never really stopped working with people who have substance abuse issues,” Mr McCarthy said.
“I got into doing this work because I’ve personally seen the impacts that substance abuse can have on people and their families, whether this be alcohol or drugs.”
Mr McCarthy hopes to help as many people recover from substance abuse so they live a happier and more fulfilled life.
For more information about Drug ARM services, call 4661 9734.
