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Counsellor - Mental Health

Centrecare
Esperance, WA
A$112,283-$116,850 p/a + Superannuation
Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Full-time
On-site

Posted 12 days ago


Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism
Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
The Role

Under the Integrated Primary Mental Health Care model this program focuses and delivers quality mental health and therapy services for disadvantaged, vulnerable or hard to reach individuals who have, or at risk of mental health condition throughout the Goldfields region.
A few specifics:

  • Conduct comprehensive client assessments to inform the development of a case plan or appropriate referrals according to the clients identified needs.
  • Assess supports and ensure that they are appropriate to meeting client’s needs.
  • referring and assisting clients to access appropriate mainstream specialist services and support groups.
  • Be able to respond appropriately to client in crisis.
  • Facilitate groups as required.

Selection Criteria

  • Provisionally/registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Registered Nurse - all registered with AHPRA.
  • Social Worker - eligible for AASW registration.
  • Minimum 3 years of counselling experience.
  • Experience in short-term therapy with individuals, couples and families.
  • Relevant experience in working with children and families with complex needs.
  • Demonstrated experience in intake and assessment.
  • Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
  • Highly developed clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Strong professional boundaries.
  • WA Drivers' licence.
  • National Police Certificate (12-month validity).
  • Working With Children Check or eligibility to apply.

Benefits

  • Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks
  • Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900pa, increases your take home pay
  • 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

How to Apply
Click apply and attach your up-to-date resume and cover letter indicating the position you are applying to, addressing the selection criteria. Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

If you would like further information about the position, please call Caroline Jusman - Human Resources Officer on (08) 9288 2244.
At Centrecare:

  • Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also 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.
  • We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
  • We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

www.centrecare.com.au


About Centrecare

West Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia
Banking & Financial Services

Centrecare is a well established not-for-profit organisation assisting individuals/families in the community. Our purpose is to strengthen people and communities through the provision of professional social services, inspired by compassion and recognition for human dignity.

Centrecare employs over 270 experienced professionals with qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling and administration in social services. Centrecare employees are passionate about the support they give to people in the community.

Centrecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

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