Counsellor

Your Community Health; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in Preston is seeking a Counsellor to provide holistic support to individuals facing mental health challenges. The role involves delivering counselling and group therapy programs while applying a client-centred approach. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and will be dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing within the community. This part-time position offers flexibility and the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on inclusiveness and diversity.

Benefits

True flexibility in a supportive work environment

Opportunities for development and training

Access to internal inclusion Networks

Not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options

Commitment to environmentally conscious practices

Qualifications

• Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional association.
• Completed or working towards relevant family violence training.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and casework to individuals.
• Develop and deliver group therapy programs.
• Deliver counselling support using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Apply a holistic biopsychosocial model.
• Improve service access through quality initiatives.

Skills

Client-centred approach

Holistic assessment

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

Degree in Counselling, Family Therapy, Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Job Category: Community Services & Development

At YourCH, we provide a wide range of services, including medical, dental, allied health, social support, Aboriginal Health, and Trans and Gender Diverse healthcare. Our purpose-driven approach focuses on community development and addressing health inequalities.

Job Description

About the Counsellor role

Support individuals by using a holistic client-centred approach to navigate mental health challenges, build resilience and create positive change through counselling, group programs, advocacy and support that strengthens families and the local community. Reporting to the Counselling Coordinator Cz, this is a fixed term part-time role (0.8 FTE) until February 2027. Offices located in the Northern Suburbs.

Your Passion and Commitment will see you:

• Provide counselling and casework to individuals of all ages within Scope of Practice, addressing anxiety, depression, family violence, grief, trauma and relationship issues.
• Develop and deliver group therapy programs with colleagues.
• Deliver counselling support and consultation using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Apply a holistic, client-centred biopsychosocial model to promote health and wellbeing.
• Improve service access and effectiveness through quality initiatives.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (Counselling, Family Therapy, Psychology and Social Work).
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional association (required).
• Completed or working towards relevant family violence training.

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description (available via the YourCH Careers Hub).

YourCH has fostered an organisation-wide supportive and diverse team that allows staff to bring their whole self to work, both personally and professionally. You'll join a team focused on reflecting the diverse communities we serve and we will work with you to ensure a safe, affirming workplace by addressing any barriers you may experience to full participation. We offer:

• True flexibility in a supportive work environment to be yourself and balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
• Opportunities for development and training to grow your skills and career.
• Access to internal inclusion Networks like our LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Prideomy Street, and more starting soon.
• Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options including $15,900 annually and $2,650 Meal and Entertainment allowance per FBT year.
• Being an environmentally conscious employer part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network.

Submit your application today!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

If you still have any queries about the role please contact Kristin Godby (she/her), Counselling Coordinator on [e-mail].

< poems> Your Community Health is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.

For more information, please visit our website -https://www.yourch.org.au/
We are passionate about our work and fostering a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people in the LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, disability and culturally diverse communities, as well as those with lived experience in areas in which we work.

We will work with you to ensure a safe, supportive and affirming workplace and address any barriers you may experience to full participation.