As a School Counsellor, you will provide and deliver counselling and mental health services as part of Centacare NENW’s mission.  You will work under supervision within professional practice and Agency guidelines.  To work effectively as a member of a multi disciplinary team

Who We Are

Centacare NENW is a leading provider of social and community services across the New England North West area and the Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale . 

The benefits of working for Centacare NENW

As an employee of Centacare NENW you will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed and professional team within a supportive culture, other benefits offered include:

• A vibrant and supportive team environment that strives to be professional, fun and family friendly
• All accreditation requirements are supported in the role (Weekly/Monthly Supervision & Professional Development opportunities are provided at no cost of the employee).
• Extensive range of worksheets, educational tools and other internally developed resources
• Diverse client load and opportunities to deliver group programs and resources based on areas of personal interest
• We have a burnout prevention caseload model, which emphasises staff’s health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program

Remuneration

This position operates under the Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2020. The pay rate is between $40.80/hr – $46.40/hr depending on qualifications & experience.

Tax-free Salary Packaging Benefits

In addition to your remuneration, you have the option to enjoy generous tax- free salary packaging benefits which includes;

• General Living Expenses up to $15,900
• Entertainment Benefits up to $2,650
• Car Leasing through Novated Leasing

About The Role 

Working as part of our team some key responsibilities include but is not limited to:

• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments including specialised psychometric assessment (as appropriate), structured observations, clinical interviews, and to interpret and integrate this data.
• To formulate treatment plans that are specific to each client, based upon an analysis of complex factors contributing to the presentation, and selectively drawing on appropriate conceptual and theoretical models.
• To deliver evidence based therapeutic treatments, monitoring outcomes drawing on a range of theoretical options. The ability to administer an appropriate risk management plan.
• To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Agency guidelines, including electronic data entry and recording. To ensure that all services provided are acceptable and accessible to the diverse communities which make up the catchment area of Centacare NENW.
• Adhere to AHPRA Standards and a supervised practice plan; within a 2 year internship completion date.
• To work closely with a school based team to provide support to students and staff.

About Our Perfect Candidate

We want to work with people who like to make a difference in a community, are happy to introduce their new skills and ways of thinking as well as have fun in a friendly and professional environment.

Essential Criteria

• Have current registration with AHPRA/ AASW/ ACA.
• Skills in the delivery of both individual and group counselling
• Experience working with or alongside young people and adolescents
• Well-developed consultation skills to work within a multidisciplinary team
• NSW Drivers Licence, as travel within the New England Region may be required.

Centacare NENW is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Would you like to find out more or apply

To apply for this position please click on the below apply link.

Only applicants that submit the following will be considered:

• A covering letter
• A statement of claim addressing how you meet the above Essential Criteria and
• Your resume

For more information or role related queries please contact Cooper Faint on [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  4pm, Tuesday 5th December 2023

Centacare NENW is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and demonstrates a zero tolerance to abuse.