CaLD Counsellor

CaLD Counsellor - Part time 0.6 FTE 

Level 5 SCHADS Award

About us: 

Multicultural Futures (MCF), believes in a connected multicultural community where people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds have opportunities to create healthy, empowered and meaningful lives in Australia. Founded in 1981, our Mission is to provide culturally diverse people and communities with skills and support, to achieve their aspirations in an inclusive Australian society.

MCF deliver a range of services including housing support, employability skills, community capacity building, and mental health and wellbeing. The dedicated team holds our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Inclusion and Excellence front of mind, and are proud of the quality work we deliver to clients and communities every day.

About the role: 

Multicultural Futures are currently seeking a part time CaLD Counsellor for the delivery of culturally appropriate, strengths-based, person-centred counselling and support to people from Culturally and Linguistically diverse backgrounds. This service is provided to people in the Southern metropolitan corridor, with special focus on clients residing in the Cockburn area. The position will be based in our main office in Bentley (Office locations subject to change at the discretion of MCF).

Reporting to the Program Manager Mental Health the role will include the following duties: 

• Initial assessment of clients’ needs, inclusive of pre and post self-reporting assessment tool.
• Action planning for recovery, including supported referrals. 
• Provide individualised and flexible support for individuals and families as they navigate the health care system.
• Provide early intervention and counselling support services.
• Advocate for clients’ rights to access timely culturally responsive services and community resources and assist clients in understanding relevant information and resources. 
• Support clients in building effective relationships with GPs and accessing regular GP care.
• Provide support, guidance, and training to other providers to strengthen cultural responsiveness.
• Establish and strengthen referral pathways and partnerships with agencies and support networks.
• Enter client data in relevant database.
• Provide regular performance reports against requirements.
• Collect statistics and prepare internal reports as required.
• Ensure skills and competencies are maintained to deliver high quality support.

What you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar role in mental health 
• Understanding on how to navigate mental health service systems
• Demonstrated experience working with people from a refugee or migrant background who have mental health challenges
• Evidence of well-developed communication skills -  both verbal and written
• Strong time management skills
• Satisfactory Police Clearance (less than 6 months old)
• Current Working With Children Check 

Benefits and perks 

• Passionate, experienced team
• Supportive team members and Board of Management
• Rewarding work that truly makes a difference to the lives of others. 

We will only review applications that include a cover letter outlining relevant experience addressing the top 5 duties mentioned above.

Applications close 15 February 2024, but we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/ or close this position early if a suitable candidate is selected.

We will keep relevant applicants on file for future opportunities. Please advise in your application if you do not consent to this.

For more information on Multicultural Futures, please visit multiculturalfutures.org.au