Child & Adolescent Separation Counsellor (Flexible Hours)

Hermès International S.A.; Hobart; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) is seeking a Counsellor to provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people aged 5–18 affected by family separation. The role sits within the Separation and Community Support Services and supports children through SCAS, offering a safe space to express thoughts and feelings about family separation.

You will deliver individual and family counselling, maintain client records, and collaborate with other professionals to support positive

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent tertiary qualifications recognised to deliver therapeutic counselling services.
• Experience providing a broad range of counselling services.
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Knowledge of counselling theory and practice, especially impacts of family separation on children.
• Strong communication and engagement with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling for children and young people aged 5–18.
• Provide family counselling as required.
• Deliver therapeutic support to children and young people affected by family separation.
• Contribute to community education and group work.
• Maintain accurate client records and liaise with other services.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Therapeutic work with children

Education

Degree in Social Work or Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) is seeking a Counsellor to provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people aged 5–18 affected by family separation. The role sits within the Separation and Community Support Services and supports children through SCAS, offering a safe space to express thoughts and feelings about family separation.

You will deliver individual and family counselling, maintain client records, and collaborate with other professionals to support positive