• This position specialises in supporting adult carers and youth who are at risk of developing mental health issues
• Remuneration: $68,471 to $83,572 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation + Regional Allowances
• Location: Based in our South Hedland Office
• Employment Type: Permanent full-time (38 hour week)

HelpingMinds

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.

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 settings. 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.

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):

• 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 HelpingMinds 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, including a position description please visit our website: https://helpingminds.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

About You

Minimum qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work

• National Police Clearance (valid within 6 months), Working With Children Check, Current Drivers License, First Aid Certificate, Proof of Australian Working Rights & Current Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate.

Preferred experience:

• We are ideally looking for candidates with a minimum of 18 months counselling experience

Culture statement

We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses 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 perks

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum

• 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) once reaching 3 years of continuous service

• 2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service

• 11.5%, increasing to 12.5% once reaching 1 year of continuous service

• Learning culture supportive of professional development opportunities

• Access to EAP services

Apply now

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds, please submit a resume and cover letter.

For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100

Please note: given the high volume of candidate applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HelpingMinds 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.