About You
Within a multi-disciplinary team and supported with regular internal supervision, you will be responsible for provision of a professional counselling service to clients and staff regarding a broad range of personal, work and psycho-social issues.
· You value compassion, collaboration and adaptability.
· You have excellent communication skills and experience working in an environment that embraces diversity. You're able to navigate complex situations, anticipate risk and plan accordingly.
· You will build credible, trusting relationships to achieve positive outcomes for all people we work with, and use your knowledge and experience to create opportunities that improve the lives of people from your community.
· You have (or be prepared to obtain) a NSW Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.
About Us
Joblink Plus is a for-purpose organisation providing employment services, vocational training, social enterprises and counselling services. Our purpose is to believe in and provide support to all people, connecting them to the dignity and fulfillment made possible through education and meaningful work. This role is within our co-located counselling service, Health & Wellbeing Plus.
About the role
Health & Wellbeing Plus provides an integrated professional service, supporting people to identify their personal and career aspirations and work through difficult things in a safe and supportive environment. We recognise, respect and celebrate diverse backgrounds and individual needs. Being familiar with and understanding the role of counselling and meaningful employment in recovery and good mental health is fundamental to the role.
In this role you will
* Assess the psychosocial and mental health conditions of presenting clients
* Provide individual counselling using a range of therapeutic skills consistent with currently accepted trauma informed, best practice
* Provide programs such as workshops and presentations.
* Collaborate with other services and individuals in support of clients
Essential
· Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or other recognised qualification under the Health Professional Award, or a Graduate Diploma in a recognised discipline.
· Registration with a professional association (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, ACA or other) as a counsellor, psychologist or social worker
· Ability to establish relationships with people of various backgrounds, cultures and ages
Refer to the Position Description for more information.
Further Information
If you are passionate about positively contributing to your community and making a difference in your career, visit our website to view a position description.
There is no formal closing date for this vacancy. Applications will be regularly reviewed when received. The recruitment process will proceed with applicants who have the necessary skills and qualifications. It is in your best interest to not delay in applying for the role if you are interested. We offer generous professional development opportunities, salary packaging, wellbeing incentives and more.
To apply for this position please provide a 1 page covering letter with your resume, providing examples of your experience in a related field and ability to provide a range of evidence-based practices to therapeutic supports. Please give examples of your ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online via SEEK.
At Joblink Plus we embrace diversity and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds. Our people proudly reflect the local communities we work with. We enthusiastically welcome applications from people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and First Nations people.
Further enquiries should be directed to our HR team on