Defence Force Counselling Role: Canberra Office-Based
abrs is seeking Counsellors, Social Workers, or Psychologists interested in a phone-based service with the Australian Defence Force.
* Join a challenging yet rewarding team-based role
* Enjoy ongoing casual employment with full-time hours
* Excellent potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
In this role, you will support Defence members and their families, addressing a broad range of issues.
Based onsite in Brindabella Business Park, Canberra, this position offers a dynamic environment dealing with complex cases and providing urgent assistance.
With over a decade of partnership with the Defence Member Family Services branch of the ADF, abrs has successfully placed many contractors nationwide, with many securing permanent roles within the Defence Force, making this a valuable stepping stone for long-term careers.
This is an ongoing casual contract with a rotating roster from Monday to Sunday.
The Role:
* Provide telephone counselling and referral assistance, utilizing crisis intervention and risk assessment skills
* Conduct assessments via telephone and Skype
* Prepare detailed written reports
* Participate in projects related to Defence members
* Refer callers to appropriate services
* Work effectively within a team of professionals, including debriefing and knowledge sharing
You:
* Hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Human Services/Social Sciences, Allied Health, or be a qualified Nurse with experience or further qualifications in Mental Health
* Demonstrate assessment and communication skills (face-to-face and via telephone)
* Proven crisis intervention and risk assessment abilities
* Excellent communication skills and experience in detailed report writing
* Must be an Australian Citizen
* Located in the ACT or willing to relocate
* Willing to work a full-time rotating roster, including day, afternoon, and weekend shifts
Desirable:
* 3-5 years of postgraduate experience working with clients facing Mental Health issues, Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss, AOD, or Homelessness
A number of probity checks are required, including holding a current Working with Vulnerable People card and undertaking a National Police Check.
Why partner with abrs?
Our values are the foundation of our work. We are Australia's only charity-owned Not-For-Profit Recruitment agency, with 100% of net revenue returned to fund programs supporting children, youth, and families.
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