Who we are
At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.

Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we’re one of the nation’s leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years.

About the Counsellor – Gamblers Help role

If you enjoy variety in your day, and working closely with other service delivery professionals, you might be exactly the person we’re looking for! In your new role as Counsellor, you will be providing professional therapeutic counselling and support to people adversely affected by gambling as well as providing Gambler’s Help services to the wider community to improve access for service users.

This part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoing position will work across the Yarra Ranges with hybrid working conditions offered. There is an expectation to complete after-hours appointments for clients as required.

Who we’re looking for
In addition to a passion and drive to support people within the community, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work or related disciplines are required.
• Demonstrated competence in an area of clinical practice, preferably in a multidisciplinary team context and with clients with multiple or complex needs.
• Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector or an appreciation and understanding of community organisations and their operation.
• Applicants must be eligible for membership/registration with APS (AHPRA), AASW or PACFA.

What you’ll be doing
The Counsellor will be required to undertake a range of activities including but not limited to:

• Providing intake assessment and information to clients contacting the service.
• Providing individual, couples and/or family counselling sessions to clients both over the phone and in-person.
• Arranging appropriate referrals for clients to other services as required.
• Identifying and documentation of systemic issues and trends arising from the casework.
• Assertive engagement and pro-active follow up with all clients at agreed intervals to encourage and maintain service engagement, as well as other indirect client services.
• Participation in local community and state-wide activities and projects.

Who you’ll be working with
Our Gambler’s Help Eastern service offers support, advice, and information to people affected by gambling (both gamblers and non-gamblers) and to the broader community. The role is located within an Area Based Integrated Service Team (IST), offering multi-disciplinary team responses and service offerings to consumers and clients across the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.

What we offer:
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Work arrangements that flex to you
• Engaging, inclusive supportive team
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop

Next steps
We want to know why you would like to come work with EACH and what you can bring to this role. When you ‘Apply Now’ you will be redirected to our Career Centre, where the Position Description is available. Please attach a cover letter with your resume on application.

If you’d like more information about the position, please contact Allison Greenwood, via email at agreenwood @ each.com.au or on 0418 175 099, or Kim Hubber via khubber @ each.com.au or on 0429 012 052.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 18th September 2022.

** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date **