Counsellor - Pilot Program

Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

About the Role

The Counsellor reports to and is directly accountable to the SEWB Cultural & Clinical Lead and is responsible for providing support in the delivery of Social and Emotional Wellbeing care to clients. This role will provide SEWB Support services to assist our clients who are dealing with a wide range of issues including grief and loss, depression, domestic and family violence, family and or relationship matters and any other issues which impact on social and emotional wellbeing.

Salary starting at $82,000

To be successful, you should have the following:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling/Mental Health or Psychology and/or appropriate professional registration in Western Australia;

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in mental health and/or drugs and alcohol) settings;

Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of mental health and SEWB services to Aboriginal people;

Effective organisational and time management skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines;

Highly developed Interpersonal skills;

Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, policy development and data collection;

Demonstrated assessment, case management and treatment skills

High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;

Current Police Clearance (within 3 months) and Working With Children Check;

Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required;

Current WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

Membership with the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent;

Proficient computer knowledge and skills;

Employee Benefits:

37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;

Above Award remuneration rates;

17.5% Annual Leave Loading;

Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;

Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.

Long Service Leave after 7 years;

Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;

Leadership Development program;

Flexible work environment;

Extensive Professional Development opportunities;

Internal promotion and career development opportunities;

Regular staff appreciation functions;

Application Instructions:

For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please visit www.bega.org.au/employment/current-vacancies and click 'apply for position'.

Find out about Bega Garnbirringu Health Service please visit our website www.bega.org.au