• Part-time and full-time hours considered (from 0.5 FTE/18.75 hours per week to 1.0FTE/37.5 hours per week)
• Work from home anywhere in Australia
• Rewarding role providing supportive counselling and education to carers of those with eating disorders
• Competitive salary with not-for-profit packaging benefits

Join a small team of highly motivated and passionate individuals to make a difference in the lives of others. Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) is the only national organisation solely for families and carers of those living with eating disorders. A not-for-profit organisation, EDFA provides support to families and carers who are grappling every day with the challenges of supporting someone with an eating disorder.

The Fill The Gap (FTG) program, launched in October 2023 with Federal Government funding, is a free, online counselling service for people aged 10+ supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. FTG delivers evidence-based one-on-one counselling, aiming to provide carers with the knowledge, skills and strategies to support their loved ones' recovery and maintain their own wellbeing.

Our fully remote team is located around Australia. Hours are negotiable, with full-time and part-time hours considered. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Duties

• Deliver evidence-based counselling, psychoeducation and support to carers supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.
• Contribute to program development and continuous improvement as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision to maintain high-quality service.
• Maintain professional and ethical management of carer information and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Holds tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling, or an aligned field.
• Is professionally registered with PACFA, ACA, AWS or AHPRA.
• Has lived experience as a carer of someone with an eating disorder.
• Has sound knowledge of mental health assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, and counselling theory and practice.
• Has a minimum of 5 years' counselling experience with a focus on psychological strategies.
• Has experience in eating disorder theory, research, or practice support.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Hold Professional Indemnity Insurance, a Working with Children Check, and National Police Check.
• Is an ANZAED Credentialed Clinician, or is willing to obtain the ANZAED Credential.

For further information about this position, please email Head of Programs Matthew Cheal at [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.