HelpingMinds

HelpingMinds® is a highly regarded carer support and mental health services organisation, established over 45 years ago. Our compassionate team of staff throughout the metro and regional areas, provide quality services and support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults and families affected by mental illness every year.

The position

In this position, you will mentor and support the East Metro, South West and Pilbara roles within the Child, Youth and Family Services team. The role requires the ability to perform client facing services whilst guiding and developing team members professionally, enhancing their capacity to deliver outstanding, safe and quality services to clients.

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):

• Performing client facing services, including counselling and support, advocacy and workshop facilitation
• Facilitating operational planning processes and guiding and developing team members within your team to ensure contractual requirements are met
• Providing reports and facilitating budgeting

About You

This role will require the ability to work one evening shift per week (11:30am to 7:36pm)

Minimum qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
• Minimum of 3 years counselling experience
• Current Drivers license

Candidates will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:

• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• Working with Children Card
• Current First Aid Certificate

The Perks

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum
• Additional remote and regional allowances
• Generous leave entitlements
• 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) once reaching 3 years of continuous service
• 2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service
• Generous superannuation - 12.5%, increasing to 13.5% once reaching 1 year of continuous service
• Professional development and support around additional training
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Reflective Practice Supervision

Culture Statement

We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

Apply Now

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds, please submit a resume and cover letter. For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email [email protected]

HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA , people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.