Job Opportunity
This is a permanent part-time opportunity to work 21 hours per week, based in Gosford.
We have received exciting new funding to expand our support to children and young people (0–18), and their parents. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new specialist counselling model, designed to recognise children as victims in their own right and provide them with longer-term, trauma-informed care.
As a counsellor, you will provide individual therapy, family therapy and group-based support to children and young people. You'll also engage with parents to help strengthen the parent-child relationship and reduce the chronic stress and trauma symptoms children are experiencing post-separation.
* Help children and young people, and their parents navigate the challenges of parental separation and divorce through a 6 to 10 session model.
* Deliver long term trauma-informed therapy (up to 20 sessions) for children and young people impacted by domestic violence.
* Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children, young people, and parents.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team through regular case discussions, team meetings, and professional development.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or related field.
* Experience working therapeutically with children, young people (0–18), and/or parents.
* Understanding of child protection issues and trauma-informed practice.
What We Offer
At our organisation, we care for you while you care for others.
* Salary packaging benefits – increase your take-home pay.
* Wellbeing support – tools and programs to support your physical and mental health.
* Professional development – ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways.