Counsellor

• Full time on-going opportunity based in Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD
• A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and carer service
• Attractive rate (SCHADS Level 5B) depending on qualification & experience, Superannuation + Leave loading + Salary Sacrificing

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

About the program

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Wellways Australia is the first point of contact for all Australian Government Carer Gateway funded services across NSW. The aim of the Carer Gateway is to help Carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. Carer Gateway provides many services to support carers in their caring role, including in person and phone counselling services.

About 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 require flexibility to counsel from offices other than our main office at Upper Mount Gravatt to service the demands for Face to Face Counselling in surrounding areas. This role would suit an applicant living in the Brisbane area. Though not essential, experience in counselling children, youth alongside your adult counselling experience would be advantageous.

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.

Skills & experience

• Qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or social work and should be eligible for counselling accreditation body such as AASW, ACA or PACFA.
• 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

Pre-employment requirements

• Accreditation within an Australian professional association: minimum of PACFA provisional membership or ACA level 2
• Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificate
• Professional indemnity insurance
• A current valid Driver's License
• National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
• Blue and Yellow Card or NDIS Worker Screening check (required prior to employment)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course

What Wellways will offer you….

Wellways supports inclusivity and we're proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Lisa Green on *******@wellways.org or 0435 044 ***

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Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.