Purpose of the role:
This key role will provide Culturally protected, strength-based trauma informed counselling support utilising YOKAI model of care & ways of working which is specific to supporting Stolen Generations Survivors & Descendants.
Support Survivors who may be experiencing past or present trauma, also those triggered by the application process when applying for the current WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide high quality counselling and mental health services to client impacted or triggered by WA Stolen Generations redress scheme process & application.
· Conduct psychological & risk assessments, including suicide & self-harm risk, safety & wellbeing needs.
· Develop collaborative care/support plan with clients, incorporating clinical, cultural, social & practical supports
· Group work skills, and ability to lead or facilitate group therapy sessions
Communication and report writing skills
Conflict resolution & de-escalation skills
Network and community liaison skills
Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients
High levels of personal integrity and committed to YOKAI values.
Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office applications
Organisational Requirements
Adhere to YOKAI – Healing Our Spirit's vision, values, and Code of Conduct.




Comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including those related to child safety, cultural safety, privacy, WHS and incident reporting.
Participate in performance development processes and agreed work plans.
Travel within W.A as required, including to regional or remote communities, sometimes outside standard business hours.
Essential
· Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling equivalent;
· Minimum 3 years counselling experience working with complex trauma
· Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and the ability to communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriately manner.
· Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards, and trends in the delivery of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal people.
· Demonstrated awareness and knowledge of issues impacting on those affected by Stolen Generations' policies and practices.
· Demonstrated ability to work within and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines and policies.
· Awareness of and can work to YOKAI's mission of truth justice and healing.
· Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, carers, and other professionals from diverse cultures.
Desirable
· Identify as a Aboriginal person.
· Current driver licence

📌 Counsellor (Perth)
🏢 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STOLEN GENERATIONS ABORIGINAL
📍 Perth