Therapeutic Counsellor

Therapeutic Counsellor

• Permanent vacancy
• Location: headspace Cessnock 3 days per week Tues/Wed/Thurs

The Opportunity: 

The Therapeutic Counsellor will work within a dedicated and caring multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing therapeutic counselling, treatment and support to young people, develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways, and work with other services in the Primary Care setting. This role seeks to address mental illness and is inclusive of all gender orientations, cultural considerations and socio-economic demographics. 

Why Work for us? 

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

Essential Qualifications and Registration

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing.
• Full professional registration or membership relevant to discipline, as follows:

• Psychologists must hold full and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Occupational Therapists must hold full and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and be eligible for mental health credentialing or endorsement by the relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Mental Health Nurses must be Division 1 Registered Nurses with current AHPRA registration and mental health qualifications, mental health credentialing, or eligibility for mental health credentialing by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Social Workers must hold an approved Social Work qualification and be eligible for, or hold, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and be eligible for mental health credentialing, including Accredited Mental Health Social Worker status, where applicable.

• Current driver’s licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain and maintain.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• Australian work rights.
• Experience in providing therapeutic interventions to support young people's mental health, as well as their carers and families
• A demonstrated understanding of mental health assessments, referrals, and coordination of care for young people 
• Demonstrated ability to work holistically with young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues including indigenous, refugee, CALD and low socio-economic background

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

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