Counsellor

Sonder is an active care technology company that helps organisations improve the wellbeing of their people so they perform at their best. Our mobile app provides immediate, 24/7 support from a team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals - plus onsite help for time-sensitive scenarios. Accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), our platform gives leaders the insights they need to act on tomorrow’s wellbeing challenges today. 

We completed a highly successful Series B capital raise in August 2022.  With operations in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, we are at an exciting time of growth and we invite you to join us on our mission to help organisations around the world create a culture of Active Care.

• 500,000+ eligible members across multiple countries
• 300 + team members, as well as an on-the-ground responder network 
• Trusted by major corporations, education providers, and government agencies

Join Sonder’s innovative movement to provide global support through the right care at the right time and know you are contributing to empowering people to be at their best.

About the role

As a Registered Counsellor, You’ll  provide therapy & guidance to our members who actively seek our help.  You’ll ease their distress and help them design and action a plan so they can better manage their situation. You'll work with a variety of mental health presentations, age groups and cultural backgrounds.  Sessions are conducted via phone or video conferencing with 6 appointments per day. Should you need advice or escalate a case, you will be supported by a multidisciplinary team.

You will be part of a progressive and holistic well-being company that is supported by a high-tech platform, the first of its kind. 

This is a permanent position and you will work across both AM & PM shifts  that are between 9:00am - 9:30pm.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing short-term mental health and well-being support to our members who have been assessed as having no or low risk to themselves or others
• Assisting our members to self-regulate, develop and maintain goals
• We provide our members with contact information for relevant community services (from support services to mental health websites)
• Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to improving the health outcomes of Sonder members from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Document the member’s progress and update their management plans as required

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate is passionate, self-motivated, and takes pride in producing high-quality work every day. Above all else, you - the ideal candidate - will embody the Sonder values and love working in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.

What you bring to the team;

• A minimum Bachelor's degree from Australia or New Zealand in Counselling or equivalent is essential 
• Completed 400 hours of documented instruction in counselling-specific subjects with 140 hours of delivered therapy
• Course placement with a minimum of 40 hours of recorded therapy
• Membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation (PACFA)  
• Prior experience working across a variety of mental health issues, age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Why join Sonder?

You will work with a collaborative, vibrant and passionate team of experienced professionals, inside and outside of the Professional Care team and as we continue to grow, there will be plenty of development opportunities.

• Hybrid working arrangements & modern office facilities
• Learning fund - annual contribution + 2 days of study leave to support your personal development
• Paid parental leave with an attractive return to work policy (e.g. Return to work at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay!)
• Induction and onboarding designed to make you succeed in your new role
• Salary packaging and novated leasing 
• Wellbeing support to invest in your own wellbeing
• Free coffee Tuesdays and catered lunch on Thursdays
• Team social fund to connect with your team, plus company wide social events 
• Dog-friendly office 
• Volunteer leave - 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes and contribute back to the community

Check out our life page for more info - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondersafe/life/

Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and WWCC