The role will consist of providing counselling services to employees accessing our employee wellness program. You will be required to work remotely travelling to clients home or work place or online, and will be provided phone and tablet to complete administration tasks (work from home). We operate from a holistic approach.
You will be required to provide evidence based therapeutic services whilst following all company policies and procedures. To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, showing professionalism and commitment. To actively engage with clients in the community in a way that is accessible, flexible, supportive and client focused. Responsible for working autonomously in duties and will be provided adequate supervision and support.
**Responsibilities**
- This position involves providing therapeutic sessions to clients across the lifespan,
- Select and administer therapeutic assessment tools and formulate therapeutic intervention plans tailored to meet the clients individual presenting needs
- Be open to working with clients who present with a range of needs, disabilities, age, gender and diverse cultural back grounds
- Identify and manage risk and deliver evidence-based treatments whilst drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks
- Work collaboratively with families, employers, organisations and stake holders as required and be pro-active in developing professional relationships in the community
- Attend case review meetings and stake holder meetings as required to ensure co
- ordination across client care teams
- Complete case notes, reports, letters and all other required administration duties to a high standard and as outlined in company protocol
- Comply with court attendance or subpoena requests if required for clients
- Maintain confidentiality and follow security protocols in relation to client files and
- information
- Participate in supervision and professional development
**Qualifications**
- Has related qualification (e.g. counselling, psychology, social work, community support)
- Has experience working with vulnerable people
- Undergo a Working with Children's Check and police check
- Ability to work independently with appropriate level of supervision
- Ability to maintain service delivery standards, follow instructions and adapt to
- change
- Willingness to undertake further courses for continuous improvement
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written to a diverse audience
- Sound technical skills and knowledge operating required IT systems for case
- management and reporting requirements
- Ability to work with others, manage conflict and provide resolution where
- possible
- Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritise task appropriately and be productive
- Ability to follow policies and procedures and maintain accurate records
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in mental health emergencies or crises
- interventions
- Demonstrate sound judgement and maintain confidentiality
- Take care in work health safety practices and be responsible in the workplace
- Ability to listen and reflect on constructive feedback
- Ability to engage creatively, maintain a case load and be responsible for managing
- any risk
- Ability to act in a professional manner, critically analyse information and apply
- learned knowledge
**Legislation**
- As part of this position you must comply with all relevant legislation. The legislation that applies to this position is:
- Mental Health Act 2007
- Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
- Anti Discrimination Act 1991
- Work, Health and Safety Act 2011
- Child Protection Act 1999 (Queensland)
**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
**Salary**: From $38.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Moreton Bay QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Counselling: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)