Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 47 years. Your role as counsellor within our dedicated Resilient Kids program, will allow you to
- Support children, young people and families in flood impacted communities
- Provide short term psychological intervention and support
- Work with a multidisciplinary team providing therapeutic support
- Play a pivotal role in fostering the emotional resilience and wellbeing of participants
Joining us, you’ll work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who are focused on providing support through evidence based best practice. From working alongside health and community services to facilitating therapeutic support groups, your work will be diverse and impactful.
This role is a great opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and join a new and exciting program. Here’s how it will help transform your career:
- Enhance your skills working within a multidisciplinary team
- Expand your network by collaborating with a range of community-based organisations
- Broaden your skill set through diverse and meaningful work
At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.
Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.
Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:
- Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
- You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
- We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as External Supervision, flexible working options
We are looking for a Counsellor with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will have:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Social Worker or equivalent and current registration with AHPRA or AASW
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrated supervised experience in mental health and mental distress
- Experience participating in ‘case conferencing” with Allied Health Professionals, Local Health District staff and other government and non-government organisations
Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
How to Apply:
A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.
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Applications close Friday 22 September
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For further information, please contact Mel Gordon on 0427 617 186.
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