Description

Are you a qualified Counsellor looking to make a meaningful difference for people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges?

We’re currently recruiting for Counsellor and AOD Counsellors to join a welcoming well establied not-for-profit community-based mental health service in Cairns. This is an chance to provide accessible, trauma-informed support to individuals and families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team and broader community services.

Permanent - Part-Time | 3 days per week | $88,090 + super + salary packaging

What's on Offer?
$88,090 + 12% superannuation pro rata
Generous NFP salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.
Permanent part time employment
Career development and ongoing training
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport

About the Role

You’ll provide brief intervention, counselling, care coordination and referrals to people experiencing mental health concerns, AOD challenges, distress or crisis.
The service provides a low-stigma,



accessible alternative to emergency departments, offering immediate, short and medium-term support before connecting people with ongoing services.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Counsellor who can work confidently with people experiencing mental health concerns, AOD issues and complex psychosocial needs.

You will ideally have:
A minimum Bachelor's qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Current ACA Level 3+ or PACFA registration
Experience working with mental health and/or AOD
Experience supporting people with complex needs

This is a permanent part-time position, 3 days per week, with the service operating across a 7-day roster, including evenings and weekends.

Stream Healthcare is an Australian owned and operated Recruitment company, specialising in Mental Health, Social Work and Community Service focused recruitment! Contact the team today for further details on this, and other vacancies!

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📌 Counsellor / Aod Counsellor Cairns City
🏢 Stream Healthcare
📍 Cairns City