Counsellor

Mind Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Fitness Passport

Birthday leave, study leave, and extra

Annual picnic day leave

CommBank workplace banking portal

Job summary

One Door Mental Health Canterbury is seeking a skilled Counsellor for a 6-month, full-time fixed-term opportunity in the Canterbury area. You will conduct brief interventions, intake and risk assessments and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Using Open Dialogue and recovery‑oriented care, you will empower people to shape their recovery and engage with their networks. We value flexibility, including weekend/afternoon shifts, and offer competitive benefits and strong professional supervision.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Counselling and registration with PACFA or ACA (or equivalent).
• Experience in clinical assessments and evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Understanding of recovery-based approaches to mental health care.
• Knowledge of the NSW mental health system or ability to rapidly learn local services.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with lived experience expertise.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake assessments for people entering the centre.
• Ensure the voices of the people supported are central to all care decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams within the Centre.
• Develop care plans with clients, incorporating goals and support networks.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to professional standards.
• Empower individuals to improve their quality of life.

Skills

Counselling

Clinical assessment

Recovery-based approach

NSW mental health system knowledge

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Counselling

Job description

• Make a real impact by providing person‑centred, evidence‑informed support within a welcoming Medicare Mental Health Centre.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team that prioritises Open Dialogue, reflective learning and high‑quality care
• Full Time 6 month contract | Canterbury Location with relocation to a larger centre in Campsie currently underway (approximately 10 minutes from the current location)

The Medicare Mental Health Centre Canterbury provides a welcoming, low‑stigma entry point for adults needing timely mental health support. Using an Open Dialogue approach, it offers short‑to medium‑term care, strengthens personal networks and empowers people to shape their recovery while connecting them to ongoing community supports.

Our service is preparing to move into a larger, purpose‑built centre and will soon operate seven days a week. As we grow, we’re seeking team members who can offer flexibility, including weekend and afternoon shifts, to help us provide consistent, high‑quality care.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled communicator and trust‑building Counsellor for a 6‑month Full Time fixed term opportunity in the Canterbury area. Reporting to the program manager, you will offer brief interventions, case management, complete intake and risk assessments, and collaborate with stakeholders and support networks

Key responsibilities

• Complete intake assessments with people who walk into the centre, self‑refer or are referred by another service.
• Ensure the voices of the people we support are central to all decisions about their care, promoting agency and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team within the Centre which has a strong value for lived and living experience expertise and the discipline of Intentional Peer support.
• Develop care plans with clients, incorporating their goals, preferences and support networks.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and adhere to ethical and professional standards.
• Transform Lives:Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
• Competitive Salary Packaging:Maximize your take‑home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Fitness Passport:Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centres at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well‑being.
• Leave Perks:Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!
• Workplace Banking Portal: Access that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through our CommBank program.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications Tertiary Qualification in Counselling with current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. PACFA or minimum Level 3 ACA).
• Current arrangements for clinical supervision (as per registration requirements).
• An understanding of the recovery‑based approach to assisting people with mental health concerns.
• Demonstrated experience in providing clinical assessments and evidence‑based mental health interventions.
• Knowledge of the NSW mental health system and local services; or demonstrated ability to rapidly develop this knowledge.

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children’s Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and appropriate COVID‑19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.