Permanent Part Time position 14 hours per week $45.64 to $49.10 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging benefit Salary dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Bega NSW 2550 or Cooma NSW 2630
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!
Your Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Gambling Counsellor to join our team as part of the GambleAware program based in Bega or Cooma. This program provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental counselling and support for individuals, families, and community members concerned about their own or someone else's gambling.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide therapeutic counselling to individuals, couples, families, and groups affected by gambling harm via face-to-face, telephone, and online modalities.
* Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans based on clients' needs and goals.
* Deliver services in line with the program framework, including intake, assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
* Facilitate group support sessions to address gambling harm in the community.
* Respond to referrals promptly and make appropriate internal and external referrals to support clients holistically.
* Engage in community outreach activities, including talks, presentations, outreach and attendance at events, interagency and liquor accord meetings.
* Maintain accurate, confidential client records and data in line with funding requirements.
Requirements for Success
* Degree in Psychology or Counselling.
* Current membership of a relevant peak professional body or association.
* Proven experience in therapeutic counselling, including assessment, case planning, and the delivery of individual, couple, family, and group sessions across face-to-face, phone, and online settings.
* A strong understanding of gambling-related harm and the challenges experienced by affected individuals and families.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement tailored treatment plans supporting client recovery and wellbeing.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
* Current NSW driver's licence.
* Ability to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Benefits
We provide a range of employee benefits including:
* Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay).
* Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
* Volunteering opportunities.
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
* Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off.
Equal Opportunity
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au. Mission Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in the workplace.
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