Counsellor (headspace)

Permanent Part time (2 days a week)

headspace Margaret River

Relationships Australia WA (RAWA) is a leading provider of relationship support services to the West Australian community with professional and highly motivated staff. RAWA is also the lead agency for headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River.

About the role

RAWA are seeking a permanent Counsellor to join the headspace Margaret River team.

The Counsellors role is to provide clinical services to young people aged 12 – 25 years and their family and friends either in individual sessions or in groups. As one of the first contact points for young people accessing headspace Margaret River, the Counsellor will need to build a positive rapport with a wide range of young people, as well as their family and friends. The Counsellor will be skilled in assessing a young person’s needs, they will undertake the headspace psychosocial assessment and risk assessments when necessary and, they will have the ability to action a plan to mitigate any identified risk.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

Qualifications

Essential

Approved Tertiary level qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or relevant field with general registration with AHPRA or AASW.

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications in an area related to youth mental health.

Essential

• Clinical skills in engaging young people aged 12 to 25 who have mental health, alcohol and other drug problems and their families/carers.

• Ability to relate to and engage with health professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as independently.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

· Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge, skill and experience involving young people in their own care.

· Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of people.

· The ability to work with culturally diverse and marginalised young people and their families.

Desirable

· A broad understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people in Australia, including specific community factors.

Personal Attributes

· High levels of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.

· Positive, collaborative and supportive team player with a desire to learn.

· The ability to effectively deal with conflict

· Adaptability and flexibility to changing work environments and requirements.

· Take responsibility for own actions, accept constructive feedback and advice and act on it.

· Effectively manage work experienced as stressful and seek advice and support in a timely and appropriate manner.

Why Join Us:

Unique opportunity for professional growth and experience

Competitive salary $ 85,894.87 per annum pro-rata plus superannuation

Non-for-profit organisation salary packaging – up to $18,550

Additional annual leave at year-end - up to three days

Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses

We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Please contact Dorian De Nobrega, Coordinator Margaret River Services via email at [email protected] or on 0861640680 (option 3) with any questions or for more information.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees. Please submit via SEEK.

Applications close (approx. 1 month from when advertised or 30th June latest)

(We reserve the right to close applications early, if a suitable candidate is found)

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.