Counsellor / AOD Counsellor

Stream Healthcare; Cairns Regional; Hybride; AUD 79 000 - 97 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development and training

Regular supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Résumé du poste

Stream Healthcare in Cairns is seeking a compassionate Counsellor and AOD Counsellor to provide brief intervention, counselling and care coordination to people experiencing mental health concerns, AOD challenges, distress or crisis. The service emphasizes trauma‑informed support and connects clients to ongoing services through a quiet, accessible setting.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals and families with complex needs while offering professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy required.
• Current ACA Level 3+ or PACFA registration.
• Experience with mental health and/or AOD.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs.

Responsabilités

• Provide brief intervention, counselling, care coordination and referrals.
• Support individuals and families with mental health concerns and AOD challenges.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and community services.

Connaissances

Counselling

Mental health

AOD

Crisis intervention

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy

ACA Level 3+ or PACFA registration

Description du poste

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 Counsellorand AOD Counsellors to join a welcoming well establied 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 | 3 days per week | $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
• 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 mental health and/or AOD
• Experience supporting people with complex needs

This is a permanent part-time position, 3 days per week, with the service operating across a 7-day roster, including evenings and weekends.