General Counsellor

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services; in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions. 

Centrecare believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

The role

Kalgoorlie is located 600kms from Perth and showcases a vibrant mix of gold rush history, grand colonial buildings and immense mining operations, surrounded by some of the most dazzling spring wildflowers. Centrecare offers an attractive zone allowance to all staff who choose to work in the Kalgoorlie region. 

This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced and qualified Counsellor to deliver quality mental health and wellbeing services for disadvantaged, vulnerable or hard to reach individuals who have, or at risk of mental health condition throughout the Goldfields region.

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to inform the development of a case plan or appropriate referrals according to the clients identified needs.
• Assess supports and ensure that they are appropriate to meeting client’s needs.
• Refer and assist clients to access appropriate mainstream specialist services and support groups.
• Respond to clients in crisis.
• Facilitate groups as required.

About you

• Recognised qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling, Childhood Development or other related disciplines. 
• Relevant experience in working with children and families with complex needs e.g. domestic violence, homelessness, abuse, schooling issues. Whereby service design was inclusive of social, emotional, mental, and physical needs.
  
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Clearance.
• Valid drivers’ licence.
• Demonstrated experience in intake, assessment and case management.
• Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as within a team and gets along well with others.
• Flexibility.
• Displays and demonstrates strong professional boundaries.
  

Benefits

• Zone Allowance
• $1000 relocation cash payment for relocation more than 1000kms away
• Access to salary packaging options of up to $15,900
• Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Extra 5 days leave per year
• Access to professional development training
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Employee Assistance Program

Selection Criteria

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal, click Apply and you will be directed to our portal. To be successfully screened for this role applications will only be considered if selection criteria is met. 

How to Apply

Click apply and attach your resume and up-to-date cover letter, successful applicants must meet the selection criteria. 

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

For any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2***.  

We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.