Children's Counsellor: After Separation & Trauma Support

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusion leave

Job summary

UnitingCareQueensland is seeking a Children\'s Counsellor to join the Family Law Services in Maroochydore. The role focuses on counselling children and young people affected by parental separation and high conflict, including domestic violence, providing age-appropriate interventions and referrals to supportive services.

You will assess, provide individual and group counselling, and contribute to safety planning and crisis intervention, working within a trauma-informed framework and with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field.
• Membership or eligible membership of a professional body (e.g. AASW, APS, PACFA) preferred.
• Excellent counselling, therapeutic and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality age-appropriate counselling for children and young people under 18.
• Deliver individual and group counselling, assessment and psycho-education.
• Connect children and families with other services through referrals and collaborations.

Job description

UnitingCareQueensland is seeking a Children\'s Counsellor to join the Family Law Services in Maroochydore. The role focuses on counselling children and young people affected by parental separation and high conflict, including domestic violence, providing age-appropriate interventions and referrals to supportive services.

You will assess, provide individual and group counselling, and contribute to safety planning and crisis intervention, working within a trauma-informed framework and with strong