About Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap has been supporting Children, Youth and Families in our local community for over 40 years. Our culture, as described by our staff, is friendly, supportive and professional. Our mission is to build hope in those who are struggling, to offer dignity and respect to all and to build resilience in our community.
Bridging the Gap is a Christian organisation which stays true to its Mission and Values.
What you’ll do
We are looking for an experienced Youth and Family Counsellor/Psychotherapist to join our team working with young people aged 12- 18 years and their families, and hope to have our new team member start in early February 2024. Sessions are scheduled to give maximum access to youth after school, therefore this role may suit people studying or in private practice.
The details
- Part-time position, 15 hours per week
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings from 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Located in St Marys, NSW
- SCHADS Award Level 5 (paypoint dependent upon experience) plus superannuation
What you’ll bring
- Master's degree in Counselling/Psychotherapy with specialisation in Adolescent counselling preferred
- Current registration with CCAA, PACFA, or similar
- Minimum 2 years’ counselling experience working with Youth and/or Families
- Experience working across a range of issues such as: Anxiety, Depression, Gender Identity, Family Relationships, Domestic Violence, Parental Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Parenting Skills, School and Learning Difficulties
- Knowledge of current Child Protection, Work Health & Safety and Privacy legislation
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using Client Management Systems, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Working with Children Check clearance
- Current Police Check
- NDIS Worker Clearance (desirable)
Why work with us?
We offer:
- Salary Packaging
- Employer-subsidised clinical supervision
- Regular onsite peer supervision
- Sick leave and Annual leave loading @ 17.5%
- Secure parking
- Friendly, supportive environment
Next Steps
If you have a passion to support youth and families and can meet most or all qualifications and/or experience, then I invite you to email your application to Carole Tozer, Bridging the Gap, [email protected]. Applications will be assessed as they are received so apply ASAP. Applications close 15 February 2024.