• Work Type/s: Full Time
  
• Location: Melbourne , Mulgrave

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and skilled Specialist Bereavement Counsellor.

This position focuses on delivery of an effective bereavement service for bereaved individuals and families.

The role contributes to the development; resourcing and facilitation of bereavement support groups throughout Victoria, to ensure that all group support programs operate at the highest quality and reflect contemporary evidence based practice.

Working within the ACGB Education program, the role will both develop content and deliver training as appropriate.

You will also benefit from ongoing support, training and flexible working conditions. Attractive Salary packaging is available.

The role and purpose of the Specialist Bereavement Counsellor:

• Provide direct Bereavement Counselling
• Provide coordination & implementation of Beraevement Support Groups
• Recruit , support & provide clinical supervision & support to volunteers
• Provide high quality educational & training activities as required
• Provide advice and consultation to workers in mainstream and specialist services

Qualifications:

• A post-graduate qualification in social work, psychology or counselling.
• A post-graduate qualification in bereavement counselling.
• Eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association, such as the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
• An industry recognised qualification in Clinical Supervision.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Preferably, certification as Certified Bereavement Practitioner (CBP).

Applicants are required to have a Drivers Licence and a current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a satisfactory Victoria Police Records Check.

A full position description is attached.