• Rewarding full-time opportunity supporting carers and a small team
• Contract position until the end of June 2021 with possible extension
• Based in Newcastle or Coffs Harbour

Carers NSW is the peak body in NSW for carers of all ages and circumstances. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers and improving their quality of life through support, referrals, capacity building and training.

As the new Carer Gateway Service Provider (CGSP) in Region 4 of NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast) we are excited to be growing our team and are looking for a Senior Counsellor based in Newcastle or Coffs Harbour with availability to travel in the region.

This position is responsible for supporting a small team of Counsellors and providing counselling to carers face to face and via video-conference.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team leader, Intake & Assessment, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Qualified counsellor, psychotherapist or social worker for relevant service modes with qualifications recognised within Australia
• Accredited with a relevant Australian professional association, Australian Counselling Association, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia or Australian Association of Social Workers
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated counselling experience.
• Trained in Person-Centred (Rogerian) Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques
• Demonstrated skills and experience in leadership and management of teams.
• Strong task delegation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design, plan, deliver and evaluate group work programs
• Understanding of and commitment to ageing, disability carer issues.
• Knowledge of community services and other programs relevant to carers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mandatory Reporting and Privacy requirements
• High level organisational skills, including time management
• Excellent computer and administrative skills, including experience using databases
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a team environment

We can offer you a competitive salary plus not for profit salary packaging benefits and a friendly team committed to the organisation’s purpose.

To learn more about what we do, please visit our website.

A Position Description is attached.