- Remuneration: $42.82 to $52.27 per hour (depending on experience)
- Location: Midland
- Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:36pm, Wednesdays 11:30am - 7:36pm)
The Position:
We are seeking an individual with a strong passion and drive to engage and provide counselling support to adults and young people, on an individual basis as well as in a group setting. The successful candidate will provide a positive representation of the Helping Minds brand while establishing and fostering close working links with relevant service providers in the area.
This is a sole worker position so you must be comfortable working alone.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide a counselling service to young people (0-18) at risk of developing mental health issues and adult carers, including Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) carers.
- Employ both a brief intervention model for working with clients as well as therapeutic interventions where appropriate for the support Helping Minds offers;
- Establish self-help Support Groups for Carers and provide support to the group once it is established;
- Develop wellbeing care plans with clients and utilising a strengths-based approach, discuss the issues and impact of mental health and apply goal setting and identifying support networks;
For more information, please review the Position Description
- Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
- Current Drivers License
- Proof of Australian Working Rights
You will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:
- National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
- Working with Children Card
- Current First Aid Certificate
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At Helping Minds, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people, partners and community. We are proud of the culture we have built together one that is connected, supportive, inclusive and grounded in purpose.
Additional benefits include:
- Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
- 5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
- 2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
- Generous Superannuation - 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
- Access to Employee Assistance Program - free confidential counselling
- Professional development and support around additional training
- Monthly Reflective Practice Supervision
Helping Minds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Family Support Counsellor (East Metro) employer: HelpingMinds
Helping Minds is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees while making a significant impact in the community. With a supportive, family-like culture and flexible working arrangements, team members are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute meaningfully to the lives of those affected by mental health challenges. The organisation offers generous benefits, including salary packaging, additional leave, and professional development opportunities, ensuring that employees thrive both personally and professionally.
