Counsellor

BaptistCare • St. Mary's, AK

19h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Counsellor/Group Worker with BaptistCare, you will provide trauma-informed, evidence-based counselling and group programs that support individuals, couples, children and families to build resilience, strengthen relationships and improve wellbeing. Working within the Community Services & Housing team, you will support clients from diverse backgrounds, including those impacted by Family and Domestic Violence, through compassionate, collaborative and person-centred practice. This role will also involve engaging with local school communities to support early intervention, wellbeing initiatives and connection with children, young people and families. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of targeted group programs, including Living Beyond Abuse (LBA) program to support women impacted by domestic family and sexual violence.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant human services (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Social Work) or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Clinical membership of relevant professional body (e.g. PACFA - Psychotherapy, Counsellors Association of Australia or AASW)
• Demonstrated experience & skills in individual and group settings with those experiencing and/or perpetrating Domestic Violence (leading DV programs or groups)
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing counselling to individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based counselling and group programs.
• Support individuals, couples, children and families.
• Engage with local school communities to support early intervention and wellbeing initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of targeted group programs, including the Living Beyond Abuse (LBA) program.

Benefits

• Salaried Role under SCHADS Award plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level