We are very excited to expand our counselling private practice in Epping or Footscray, Victoria. Safe Place Therapy was created to build a safe place for individuals, couples and families to get the counselling support they need. Wanting to be part of a small but growing team that is about real mental health change? We are the right fit for you. 

We have exciting roles for a Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker  $90-129k starting wage pro rata with extra benefits including extra funding for CPD where needed and a supportive team. You can work at either the Epping site or Footscray site or a mixture of both.

About us

This is a close knit practice. Our values include: 

Responsive: Creating good access for all clients and support to linking in with a Counsellor 

Safety : Safety for individual clinicians and our clients. This includes trauma informed practice.

Human first: We believe that clients are experts in their lives. We think therapists should be warm, inviting, engaging and human, not robotic, cold and clinical

Transformation: Change is possible 

We are looking for staff who

• Medicare registration is ideal but not mandatory
• Mental Health experience and ability to create safety and solid rapport quickly,
• the work will start on a casual basis but can build to part time/fulltime as clients build.
• Ability to take holidays when it suits you.
• Informal debriefing and consultation provided.
• Full administration support provided.

So who do we want?

• If you are a firm believer in the above values
• if you want to engage with other staff and be part of a team
• If you care about clients
• If you want ongoing support that is based on your therapist journey
• If you are affirming (not just friendly) of the LGBTQIA+ community

Then you are the right fit for us. 

The short list of candidates will be required to do a mock counselling session with someone chosen by the employer as part of the interview process. This is to ensure that you have the clinical skill but also warmth in session.

How to Apply
To apply please forward your;

• Current resume,
• Cover letter

Please visit our website at safeplacetherapy.com.au to understand our service

Before an offer of employment can be made, we requires a National Police check, not older than 6 months, and a Working with Children Check to be submitted. It is also a requirement to be up to date with your COVID-19 vaccination to work on site. 

Please note:  We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed. Unsolicited resumes and contact to the business directly will not be accepted.