About Converge International
Converge International is a wholly Australian owned organisation with the wellbeing of people and their workplaces at the heart of all we do. We are a leader in providing health & wellbeing and people risk management solutions. We provide a range of Employee Assistance Programs, crisis response and consulting services. This is your opportunity to work with some of Australia's largest organisations in various industries including, government agencies and corporate organisations.
What you’ll do
The Purpose of this role is to provide Rapid Response Services (including critical incidents, planned support service, rapid connect, disaster response and incident support forums) using the primary intervention models of Psychological First Aid, stepped care and referral pathways, to support Converge International’s customers during an incident or organisational change, and informing the organisations of themes, recommendations, or any internal (customer) process improvements. This role may also include the delivery of EAP and Training and Consulting Services.
We are seeking motivated and experienced registered Counsellors to provide critical incident and crisis counselling support to our client organisations. Using Psychological First Aid (PFA) and other trauma specific interventions and approaches to support individuals and their organisations through providing one-on-one trauma support and group sessions. The successful candidate/s will:
- Partner up with a leading Mental Health services provider
- Join a national trauma response team in Victoria
- Combination of assessment and onsite/phone based response work
- Work with government and corporate clients
The details
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Flexible work arrangements available: work from your home/office
- Annual salary between $95,000 - $105,000 base plus super. Pro-rata if part-time
- Located in Melbourne Metro, Geelong, and Bendigo VIC
What you’ll bring
- Experience in providing psychosocial interventions, support and counselling
- Relevant experience and minimum 10 years trauma management and/or relevant consultancy services
- Demonstrated ability to assess workplace issues, identify suitable intervention programs and provide solution- focused advice to achieve agreed outcomes
- Have a passion to help people and enjoy working flexibly in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management skills, report writing skills and your willingness to demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
- Demonstrated ability and experience in delivering People Assist services (EAP, RRS)
- High level negotiation and facilitation skills
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders
10 years of relevant experience as a counsellor is desirable and you will be trained in Psychological First Aid. A tertiary qualification in behavioural sciences and registration with the appropriate professional body is required. A current driver’s licence and your own vehicle is a must
Why work with us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role, you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.
Next Steps
Interested? Please view the full position description and selection criteria, and apply for the position here.
For further information about the position or application process, please contact Onsi Tamanitoakula at [email protected] or Cham Kumara at [email protected]. Applications close at midnight on 1 April 2024.