Counsellor – Practice Lead
* Full-time ongoing opportunity based in Ipswich, QLD
* A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and carer services
* Attractive Pay (SCHADS 6B) based on qualification & experience, Salary Packaging up to $15899 per year + 17.5% Leave Loading
Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
About the program
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Wellways Australia is the first point of contact for all Australian Government Carer Gateway funded services across Queensland. The aim of the Carer Gateway is to help Carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. Carer Gateway provides many services to support carers in their caring role, including in person and phone counselling services.
About the role
Utilise your leadership experience and knowledge, communication skills and empathy to lead your team to deliver counselling services and therapeutic groups to Carers with the flexible application of evidence-based clinical therapies including Rogerian and CBT. Facilitating groups is a large part of our service and strong groupwork facilitation skills will be highly considered.
A large part of the role is to provide leadership to develop and influence community relationships to deliver counselling services to specific carer groups including LGBTI community, young carers from rural and/or remote communities as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
You will establish and build quality Carer/counsellor relationships which encourages Carer participation and consent. Building and managing relationships with our external stakeholders which will continue to develop services whilst liaising with carers with diverse and complex needs.
Role will be based in Ipswich QLD and will oversee the day-to-day operations of both our Counselling and Coaching Team.
The successful applicant will need to be able to travel to support our coaching and counselling team members.
Pre-employment requirements
* Qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or social work and should be eligible for counselling accreditation body such as AASW, ACA or PACFA.
* Accreditation within an Australian professional association
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic benefits of In Person-Centred (Rogerian) Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and implementation
* Experience counselling children and adolescents
* QLD Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or yellow card)
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module – free online course
* Right to Work within Australia
* Police Check (within 12 months)
* A minimum three years counselling experience in Australia
About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we will offer you…
* A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
* An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
* Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
* Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
* Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Susan Bambling | sbambling@wellways.org
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Description Summary
Role will be based in Ipswich QLD and will oversee the day-to-day operations of both our Counselling and Coaching Team.
The successful applicant will need to be able to travel to support our coaching and counselling team members.
Culture
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
Applications Close
06/05/2024