Salary Packaging (Get your first $16,000 tax free)
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Varied role: 3 days in Cessnock and 2 in Maitland
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Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team
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Continuous career development and supervision
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Adaptable working arrangements
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Supportive, youth-focused work setting
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The Role :
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The Therapeutic Counsellor provides vital clinical and therapeutic support to young people, collaborating with their families, carers, and support networks. You will deliver evidence-informed interventions, conduct assessments, and support mental health, wellbeing, and harm minimisation initiatives. Working across a continuum of care, you'll assist in developing tailored care plans, support engagement,
and facilitate referrals to ensure young people access the appropriate services they need.
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Requirements:
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Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing with full AHPRA / AASW registration (Social Workers require mental health credentialing)
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Demonstrated experience working with youth experiencing mental health concerns
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Knowledge of mental health assessments and support plans
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Current driver's license, Working with Children Check, First Aid, and police check
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Minimum 2 years' clinical experience in mental health or counselling