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