Grampians Community Health currently provides a range of counselling services and evidence-based interventions for population groups across the Wimmera Grampians region of Victoria.
The Counsellor will provide efficient, effective and quality short term focused psychological interventions for older Australians with a diagnosable mild or moderate mental illness.
The role necessitates knowledge and adaptation to the needs and environment of Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH) residents and deliver therapy in a way which complements personal care and accommodation services.
Skills and experience
Qualifications
- Minimum diploma qualification in counselling, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, mental health or other relevant fields.
Mandatory
- Membership with ACA, AASW, AHPRA etc.
- Proven counselling experience and knowledge of therapeutic interventions.
- Resilience to work with older people with a range of complex mental health issues.
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience in client centred practise within trauma informed care, complex assessment processes and/or collaborative shared care planning.
- Demonstrated experience in specific counselling interventions for a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
- Ability and knowledge to work with older people within Residential Aged Care Facilities.
About Grampians Community Health
You can be more than part of your community– be someone making a differencefor peoplein your community
- Situated in the heart of picturesque Grampians and Wimmera regions.
- Employ over 200 staff at three sites located at Stawell (main office), Horsham and Ararat.
- Provides a safe, inclusive and respectful environment that values culture, beliefs, values, gender identity and capacity.
- Our staff are empowering professional, inclusive, compassionate and courageous.
Employee Benefits
Salary Packaging
- Up to $15,900 to reduce taxation increase take home pay - includes personal expenses.
- Meal and entertainment expenses and venue hire.
- ATO Remote Housing Allowance (for eligible place of residence).
- Novated leasing.
- Relocation expenses.
- Portable devices.
Rewards Programs
- Blue Card Discount program for discounts on purchases.
- Commbank Workplace Banking Program for discounts and rewards.
Hybrid Working from Home
- Hybrid working conditions for certain (but not all) positions taking into consideration our clients’ needs.
- Laptop and mobile phone provided allowing you to remain connected.
Career development
- Support professional development to develop knowledge and skills staff to better meet the needs of our clients.
- Reimbursement of course fees for further qualifications (less tax component) for courses enrolled in after 6 months of employment.
Purchased Leave
- Up to 20 days additional leave in a financial year for eligible staff.
Clinical Supervision
- External professional clinical supervision
- Internal clinical supervision.
Employee Assistance Program
- Free confidential, professional assistance to staff members forpersonal or work-related issues and concerns.
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