• Growing not-for-profit organisation
• Be a part of a value-driven organisation
• Full-time opportunity (12 months fixed-term contract)

Who we are:

HelpingMinds is a highly-regarded carer support and mental health services organisation, established over 40 years ago. Our compassionate team of staff and dedicated volunteers throughout the metro and regional areas, provide quality services and support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults and families affected by mental illness every year.

Why HelpingMinds?

We are a value-driven organisation that encompass the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

The role:

We are seeking an individual with a strong passion and drive to engage and provide counselling support to individuals as well as groups. The successful candidate will provide a positive representation of the HelpingMinds brand while establishing and fostering close working links with relevant service providers in the area. The full-time Family Support Counsellor will be predominantly based in our Midland Office however, may be required to work from other HelpingMinds locations dependant on client demand. This position will require some outreach work to community groups in the area which may be claimed through the organisations mileage process. This is a 12 months fixed term position until 31/12/2020.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide counselling services with a primary focus on children and young people within a family context
• Employ both a brief intervention model for working with clients as well as therapeutic interventions where appropriate in line with the HelpingMinds funding contracts
• Flexible use of funding to provide practical assistance tailored to the needs and situation of each child, young person and family
• Promote the activities of HelpingMinds through liaison and networking with local, state and federal government facilities, referral agencies/community groups and other organisations as necessary
• Establish, foster and maintain close working links with relevant Aboriginal, non-aboriginal and CALD service providers to develop and maintain effective services to young people and their families
• Provide information and referral service for young people and their families
• Provide written reports and feedback when required by referral sources and other relevant agencies
• Advocate for carers as required

What you will need to succeed:

This is an opportunity for a client focused Family Support Counsellor with a primary focus on children and young people within a family context. You will have a demonstrated ability to respond quickly and early to make a difference in achieving outcomes for children, young people and families.

With a degree-tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work you will have a minimum of 3+ years experience providing counselling support under this degree. You will pride yourself on being self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously while continuing to work towards team goals. You must have a demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and maintain close working relationships with other service providers.

Additionally, you will have the ability to provide advocacy services through effective oral and written communication skills.

What you’ll receive in return:

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will receive support from experienced Team Leaders and Managers. This includes onsite supervision individually once a month with your Team Leader and Group Supervision once a month with your peers.

As a not for profit organisation we offer salary packaging benefits. On top of standard leave entitlements, you will receive 2 additional Wellness Days per year to support your own mental health.