Family and Carer Counsellor Job Description:
Our organisation is seeking a compassionate Family and Carer Counsellor to work in the Bendigo region. As a key member of our team, you will use your lived or living experience of mental ill health and recovery as a family member, carer or supporter services, psychological clinical therapies, family interventions and group work, care plans and capacity building for families, carers and supporters of people experiencing mental ill health and/or alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges.
You will deliver high-quality counselling services and psychological clinical therapies utilising counselling modalities in line with professional and National Standards. You will also provide integrated care plans and child, carer or family interventions to enhance relationships, family wellbeing and achieve goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Use your own lived and living experience of mental ill health and recovery to inform your work and the work of the team.
* Deliver high-quality counselling services and psychological clinical therapies utilising counselling modalities in line with professional and National Standards.
* Provide integrated care plans and child, carer or family interventions to enhance relationships, family wellbeing and achieve goals.
* Support families and carers with capacity building, assertive follow-up, information and resources, advocacy, education, meaningful referrals and linkages to services to meet service delivery requirements.
* Plan and facilitate one-on-one services, workshops or group programs that aid families and carers to build their skills and focus on wellbeing.
* Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated and integrated response to recovery goals.
Requirements:
* Tertiary degree qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Family Therapy or other health-related field as designated by Mind.
* Able to obtain registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or equivalent accreditation.
* Previous experience in using lived experience and Expertise in a dedicated Family/Carer Peer role strongly desirable.
* Proven capability to implement therapeutic, recovery-oriented frameworks and practices including attachment theory, trauma-informed care and family-inclusive practice.
* Demonstrated understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, agencies and key stakeholders.
What We Offer:
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses.
* Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
* Learning, development and career opportunities.