General Counsellor - Gambling Help

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

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 280 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services; in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

The Role

As a Counsellor you will work with individuals, couples and families affected by problem gambling. Providing one on one or group sessions you will offer a supportive environment to talk about the impact that gambling has on their lives as well as strategies to learn new ways in managing the behaviour. This is a permanent part time position, 3 days a week operating out of our Perth CBD Office. Working 9am to 5pm two days a week and 12pm to 8pm one evening a week. 

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or other related disciplines. 
• Demonstrated experience in intake and assessment.  
• Knowledge and experience in brief intervention counselling.
• Knowledge and experience in treatments of addiction.
• The ability to work autonomously with strong professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to network, negotiate and liaise with external agencies.
• National Police Clearance.
• Possession of a current drivers license and own vehicle.

Benefits

• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900 pro rata)
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata
• Access to professional development training
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super

How to apply

Click on the APPLY button and follow the prompts to submit your application. All applications must include an up-to-date resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 19/03/2024 or earlier if needed. 

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.

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.