Better Health Network – Bentleigh East VIC
Full-time, permanent opportunity
Psychologist Grade 2 or SACS Level 5, depending on qualifications and experience
Make a real difference in your community.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Therapeutic Counsellor to support individuals, families and others affected by gambling-related harm.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.
About the role
As a Therapeutic Counsellor in our Gamblers Help program, you'll provide evidence-informed counselling and therapeutic support that helps clients stabilise or reduce gambling behaviours, strengthen their wellbeing and achieve lasting positive change.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing assessment, counselling and case management for individuals, couples, families and others affected by gambling-related harm
Developing treatment plans and delivering client-centred, recovery-focused interventions
Maintaining accurate client records, case notes, reports and correspondence
Providing information, referrals and follow-up support
Working collaboratively with counsellors, financial counsellors and other service providers
Participating in individual and group clinical supervision
Contributing to service improvement and program development
About you
You'll be an experienced counsellor or psychologist who can build trusted relationships and provide sensitive, effective support to people experiencing complex challenges.
To be successful, you'll bring:
A qualification in psychology or counselling
Current professional registration with AASW, ACA, PACFA or AHPRA




Knowledge and experience in the therapeutic treatment of addictive behaviours, mental health concerns and gambling-related harm
Experience providing community-based counselling to individuals, couples and families experiencing multiple or complex issues
Strong clinical assessment and case management skills
The ability to develop referral pathways and work effectively with other services
Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Location
This role is based at Bentleigh East with travel required across community settings and other BHN locations, such as Frankston and Dandenong, as needed.
At BHN, you'll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves. We offer:
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
Professional development, learning and regular supervision
A collaborative and supportive team culture
The chance to make a meaningful impact every day
Apply by 5pm Thursday 3rd September ****. Applications will be assessed as received, so early applications are encouraged.
For enquiries, please contactPaul Thompson, Team Leader Gambler's Help (Therapeutic Counselling) ******
We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Pre-employment checks include reference checks, a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, statutory declaration, required professional registration, evidence of the right to work in Australia and compliance with the applicable immunisation requirements.
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📌 Therapeutic Counsellor (Victoria)
🏢 Better Health Network
📍 Victoria