The program is delivered within a stepped care approach and works in an integrated and collaborative manner with wraparound supports. It is provided on site and via outreach.

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence. Realise your potential at yourtown.

your opportunity

yourtown’s Mind 4 Kids Program provides psychosocial support and psychological therapies for children aged to 0-11 years with mild to moderate mental health issues, to improve their health, resilience and wellbeing.

We are seeking an Allied Health Professional - Counsellor to support children, and their families by providing a single-entry point into mentalhealth care, wraparound supports and psychological therapies. You will work closely with the psychosocial support team to enhance positive child and family outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a reputable service that has a range of programs in the child and family space and is well connected with the community. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and attend cross-service training with other co-located services including Glugor Young ParentsProgram, Starfish Family Mental Health Support Service, Communities for Children and Expressive Therapies.

Your role will include:

• undertake needs assessment, case planning and referrals
• engage parents/carers and children in a range of evidence-based screening questionnaires and outcome measures
• deliver evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions
• support children to improve their mental health, and emotional and social wellbeing
• work with families to improve parental understanding of child’s needs and how to support their child

what we are looking for

You will be comfortable and skilled in working with a wide age range of children and young people and will have demonstrated experience and commitment to evidence-based therapies in line with the person’s needs.

You will bring:

• passion, commitment and belief in young people
• relevant university level qualifications and eligibility for professional registration with ACA, PACFA, AHPRA or other relevant body
• minimum 3 years’ experience providing counselling and psychotherapy for children and their families
• demonstrated skills in assessment, case formulation and planning
• ability to provide tailored, age and culturally appropriate therapeutic responses to children and young people

This position will initially be appointed on a maximum term basis until December 2026, with potential for ongoing work subject to funding. Full time and part time applications will be considered.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are aresilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you & members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

To view the full Position Description please visit HERE.

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Contact: Marnie Elliot - Talent Specialist on 0434 609384.

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check. 

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.