About Us

Health and Wellbeing plus is a specialist trauma informed care division of Joblink Plus, delivering a range of services including individual and group counselling, wellbeing workshops and ongoing support. Working in consultation with employment services, the multi-disciplinary team of practitioners at Health & Wellbeing Plus believe that sustainable, meaningful work is an important part of recovery and good mental health and wellbeing. Co-locating with Joblink Plus offices, we’re operating from regional locations across NSW, and growing our team.

About You

·         You’ll have a qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or social work and membership of a counselling accreditation body such as AASW, ACA or PACFA (or be eligible to obtain)

·         You will love working with people from diverse backgrounds, using a strengths-based recovery approach to support people from disadvantaged backgrounds. You’ll have a demonstrable commitment to inclusion and equality.

·         Using your excellent people skills, you’ll build credible, trusting relationships within our co-located service to achieve positive outcomes for all people we work with

·         Embracing innovative, evidence-based approached to therapeutic work, your group facilitation experience will be highly advantageous

·         You will have (or be prepared to obtain) a NSW Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

About the role

While permanent full-time work is on offer, we’re open to part time. In this role you will:

·         assess the psychosocial and mental health conditions of presenting clients

·         provide individual and group counselling using a range of therapeutic skills consistent with currently accepted trauma informed, best practice

·         design and provide supports such as workshops and presentations.

Being familiar with and understanding the role of counselling and meaningful employment in recovery is fundamental.

Essential

·         Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or other recognised qualification under the Health Professional Award.

·         Registration with a professional association (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, or ACA) as a counsellor, psychologist or social worker.

·         Ability to establish relationships with people of various backgrounds, cultures and ages.

Further Information

There is no formal closing date for this vacancy and applications will be regularly reviewed when received. The recruitment process will proceed with applicants who have the necessary skills and qualifications, so don’t delay in applying or contacting us for more information.

Please note: provide a cover letter with your resume, outlining your interest in the role, your approach to counselling and what you’re looking for professionally.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online via SEEK.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds. Our commitment is that our team proudly reflects the local communities we work with.

Further enquiries should be directed to our HR team on (02) 6764 6666