Counsellor

Stream Healthcare; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Stream Healthcare in Cairns is seeking a Counsellor to deliver brief intervention, counselling, care coordination and referrals for individuals and families facing mental health and AOD challenges. The role sits within a welcoming not-for-profit community service with a multidisciplinary team.

This permanent part-time position (0.6–0.8 FTE) offers $88,090 plus super and salary packaging, plus professional development, supervision and EAP, within a low-stigma, accessible service model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Current ACA Level 3+ or PACFA registration.
• Experience working with AOD.
• Experience supporting people with complex psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief intervention, counselling, care coordination and referrals.
• Connect people with ongoing services.
• Offer trauma-informed support.

Skills

Counselling

Trauma-informed care

AOD experience

Education

Bachelor's in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Job description

Are you a qualified Counsellor looking to make a meaningful difference for people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges?

We’re currently recruiting for a Counsellor to join a well-established, welcoming not-for-profit community-based mental health service in Cairns. This is an opportunity to provide accessible, trauma-informed support to individuals and families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team and broader community services.

Permanent - Part-Time, 0.6 – 0.8 FTE, $88,090 + super + salary packaging

What's on Offer?

• $88,090 + 12% superannuation pro rata


• GenerousNFP salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.


• Permanent part-time employment, 0.6 FTE or 0.8 FTE


• Professional development and ongoing training


• Regular supervision and reflective practice


• Employee Assistance Program


• Fitness Passport

About the Role

You’ll provide brief intervention, counselling, care coordination and referrals to people experiencing mental health concerns, AOD challenges, distress or crisis.

The service provides a low-stigma, accessible alternative to emergency departments, offering immediate, short and medium-term support before connecting people with ongoing services.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Counsellor who can work confidently with people experiencing mental health concerns, AOD issues and complex psychosocial needs.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum Bachelor's qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy


• Current ACA Level 3+ or PACFA registration


• Experience working with AOD


• Experience supporting people with complex needs

This is a permanent part-time position, with opportunities available at 0.6–0.8 FTE.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can provide accessible support to people at times when they need it most, we’d love to hear from you!