AddressCounsellor - SEWB (Pilot Program) Female
Bega Garnbirringu
Counsellor - Pilot Program
Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Employee Benefits:
- 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;
- Above Award remuneration rates;
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;
- Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;
- Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.
- Long Service Leave after 7 years;
- Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;
- Leadership Development program;
- Flexible work environment;
- Extensive Professional Development opportunities;
- Internal promotion and career development opportunities;
- Regular staff appreciation functions;
About the Role
The Counsellor - Pilot Program reports to and is directly accountable to the Manager of SEWB and is responsible for providing support in the delivery of Social and Emotional Wellbeing care to clients. The Counsellor forms part of the SEWB Multi-Disciplinary team and works collaboratively with the team and other programs areas.
To be successful, you should have the following:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling/Mental Health or Psychology and/or appropriate professional registration in Western Australia;
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in mental health and/or drugs and alcohol) settings;
- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of mental health and SEWB services to Aboriginal people;
- Effective organisational and time management skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines;
- Highly developed Interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, policy development and data collection;
- Demonstrated assessment, case management and treatment skills
- High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
- Current Police Clearance (within 3 months) and Working With Children Check;
- Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required;
- Current WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
Desirable:
- Membership with the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent;
- Proficient computer knowledge and skills;
