Better Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Family Counsellor to join our Resilient Communities program.

As part of our experienced counselling team, you will deliver timely and quality counselling services to individuals, couples, children, and families.

Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for individuals, couples, children, and families seeking counselling services.
• Provide centre-based counselling interventions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of therapeutic group programs.
• Offer secondary consultation to health professionals.
• Complete administrative duties including assessments and case notes.

Requirements and Attributes

• Degree or Diploma in social work or related field
• Post-graduate qualifications in counselling and/or Family Therapy
• Minimum of two years' experience in family counselling
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to the Social Model of Health

Benefits and Perks

• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.
• Learning and Development team to support learning.
• Supportive team, professional development, and mentoring.
• Flexibility of locations across the BHN Network in conjunction with WFH.
• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount up to $18,550 per annum – to use tax free towards mortgage, rent, credit card, school fees and groceries.

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

We welcome applications with your resume and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience in clinical governance
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

Join us in our mission to promote health and wellbeing for all. For information about the role and position description, please contact Roger Pugh, Program Lead - Counselling Team - Resilient Communities, at 0418292987 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Family Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Job Reference No V0295