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Hey! Let me fetch the job description for you...CounsellorLocation: Bundall Company: Wellways AustraliaDescription: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.Job DetailsJR104852SCHADS 5B (Up to $51.51 ph) + super + salary packagingFull time opportunity based in North Lakes QLDThe ProgramCarer 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 NSW. 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.The RoleThe purpose of this position is to support the delivery of In-person Counselling Services. The In-person Counselling Services will meet the principles and practice delivery of an inclusive, person-centred approach in Carer Counselling Services.This position will involve a mix of travel and various forms of communication to support the carers. Travel will be necessary to meet their needs directly, while communication will also occur through in-person meetings, phone calls, and virtual platforms.Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:Utilising expert knowledge to deliver effective carer counselling services with the flexible application of evidence-based clinical therapies including Rogerian and CBT. An ability to demonstrate other supportive modalities will be greatly valued within the wellbeing space.Managing external stakeholder relationships and developing services.Contributing to the development of and influencing community relationships to enable the delivery of counselling services to specific carer cohort groups including LGBTI community, young carers from rural and/or remote communities, CALD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.To be Successful in this Role, You Will Need:Qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or social work and should be eligible for counselling accreditation body such as AASW, ACA or PACFA.Minimum 2-3 years of post-qualification counselling experience in Australia including experience counselling children and adolescents.Accreditation within an Australian professional association: minimum of PACFA provisional membership or ACA level 2.Experience in creating, analysing and utilising data and information to generate and develop a range of products (programs, publications, services).An understanding and demonstrated commitment to social inclusion and diversity.Experience with clinical therapies including Rogerian and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.Other Compliance Required:Right to work within Australia.Current valid Driver''s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel.NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.Satisfactory National Police Records Check.NDIS Worker Screening Check.Working with Children''s Check.What We Offer:Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference.Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that''s not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive.Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option.Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance.Employee Assistance Program: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.Why Us?Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.Download the full position description from our careers page by clicking "Apply Now".For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Green at [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.If you''d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here: Reconciliation | Wellways #J-18808-Ljbffr