The Role:
The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of In-person Counselling Services. The In-person Counselling Services will meet the principles and practice delivery of an inclusive, person-centred approach in Carer Counselling Services.
This position will involve a mix of travel and various forms of communication to support the carers. Travel will be necessary to meet their needs directly, while communication will also occur through in-person meetings, phone calls, and virtual platforms.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
- Utilising expert knowledge to deliver effective carer counselling services with the flexible application of evidence-based clinical therapies including Rogerian and CBT. An ability to demonstrate other supportive modalities will be greatly valued within the wellbeing space
- Managing external stakeholder relationships and developing services
- Contributing to the development of, and influencing community relationships to enable the delivery of counselling services to specific carer cohort groups including LGBTI community, young carers from rural and/or remote communities, CALD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Wellways
Wellways is a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or social work and should be eligible for counselling accreditation body such as AASW, ACA or PACFA.
- Accreditation within an Australian professional association: minimum of PACFA provisional membership or ACA level 2
- A minimum of three years' counselling experience in Australia including experience counselling children and adolescents
- Experience in creating, analysing and utilising data and information to generate and develop a range of products (programs, publications, services)
- An understanding and demonstrated commitment to social inclusion and diversity
- Experience with clinical therapies including Rogerian and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Other Compliance required:
- Right to work within Australia
- Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children's Check
Salary: SCHADS Level 5B ($49.28-$51.51 per hour) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
Work type: Full time/Permanent (38 hours per week)
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Department: Carer Gateway Service Delivery
Apply here: https://wellways.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/WellwaysCareers/job/QLD-Toowoomba-Kitchener-St/Counsellor_JR104097
Applications close: 25 August