Position Title: Generalist Counsellor
Classification: Social Worker G2 Y1 (SC21) to G2 Y4 (SC24)
Salary per hour: Dependant on experience & Qualifications
Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 40 hours per fortnight
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement
Role description
We're looking for a passionate and skilled professional to deliver psychological / counselling services. Located within the Directorate of Healthy Communities and Social Support Services, the counselling and Psychology Team at Dhelkaya Health is committed to delivering accessible, timely, and high-quality mental health support. Our experienced counsellors apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches and uphold best practice standards to support individuals facing mental health challenges. We offer short term, low-intensity counselling services, tailored to meet the needs of our community with compassion and professionalism.
Key responsibilities
* Intake and assessment of individuals seeking psychological/counselling services.
* Provide evidence-based centre-based and outreach (as needed) counselling interventions.
* Provide timely intervention, information or referral to suitable services, particularly for those individuals presenting with suicidal ideation.
* Establish referral pathways and linkages with other community services as needed.
* Operate with a client-centred approach in which the clients' views about care are valued and client involvement in care decisions is meaningful.
* Work with an evidence-based practice approach to care that integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and client values.
* Evaluate whether treatment/care has met client needs and been delivered as agreed with the client and any other care contributors.
* Actively participate in relevant case conferences and facilitate a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal client outcomes and coordinated care.
* Liaise with relevant health and community services to ensure that the needs of individuals are effectively addressed.
About you
* Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work
* Membership with appropriate professional body
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals.
* Stress‑free parking: at no‑cost close to your place of work.
* Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
* Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region.
* Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work‑life balance and a health and well‑being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
* Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
* Home share – If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information:
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Ebony Sharma on 0456 705 180.
How to apply
Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
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