Blue Knot Foundation is seeking two experienced trauma-informed counsellors to join our Helpline and Redress Team. We provide telehealth services that support adult survivors of complex trauma and/or institutional child abuse, as well as their support people such as partners, family, friends & professionals.

Our experienced and friendly team is comprised of counsellors specialising in complex trauma support and working across both Helpline & Redress services. We champion a growth mindset and work together collaboratively to provide a service and working environment that is trauma-informed and embraces diversity, quality & safety.

About the roles

We have two counsellor positions available as follows:

• 1 x part-time counsellor on a permanent, ongoing basis.
• 1 x part-time counsellor on a maximum-term contract, ending 30 June 2025. The end date may be extended if related government funding is renewed.

The ordinary working days for both roles are Tuesday, Thursday & Friday each week, plus weekends & public holidays in line with a rotating roster. The working day is 7.5 hours within daytime hours.

They are also covered by the SCHADS Award, with a pay classification of Social and Community Services Employee Level 5 - Pay Point 3.

For more information about Blue Knot & what sets us apart as an employer, please visit our careers page.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Social Work or Counselling.
• Current professional membership with a relevant professional body i.e. ACA, PACFA or AHPRA reflecting more than 2-3 years post-qualification experience as a mental health clinician.

• Substantial post-qualification direct counselling experience within a telehealth environment, including work with complex trauma clients and demonstrating a significant focus on trauma-informed practice.
• Knowledge of support and referral pathways for adult survivors of childhood trauma, particularly for ongoing therapeutic and support services. Knowledge of institutional child sexual abuse survivors considering Redress a bonus.
• Experience in risk assessment, interventions, supporting service users with complex needs and crisis response, as needed.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills competency in Microsoft Office including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook plus CRM data entry. We currently use Salesforce.

If this role sounds interesting, you can work safely from home, have a reliable internet connection & live in NSW, VIC, SA, or QLD, please review the Position Description and then click Apply Now and follow the prompts.

The position description is attached.