Counsellor (Child and Adolescent)

Better Health Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Better Health Network in Melbourne is seeking a Counsellor to support children, young people and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. You’ll help clients work towards their goals, strengthen wellbeing and access the support they need, across in-person, telehealth and community settings.

Joining our Child, Adult and Family Therapies team, you’ll deliver family-centred counselling with health professionals, across assessments, care planning and group sessions, in person or

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in social work, counselling, family therapy, psychology or a related discipline.
• Current membership of, or eligibility for, the relevant professional body: AASW, ACA or PACFA, or general registration with AHPRA as a psychologist.
• Experience delivering evidence-based counselling, including assessment, care planning and reviewing outcomes.
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed and attachment-informed approaches.
• Experience identifying, assessing and responding to risk, and knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations.
• Strong communication, caseload management and documentation skills.
• The ability to work in a culturally safe and inclusive way with diverse communities.
• A current full or probationary driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Assessing client needs, strengths and risks, and developing shared, goal-focused care plans.
• Delivering short- to medium-term counselling tailored to each client’s age, development, culture and needs.
• Identifying and responding to child safety, family violence and other clinical risks.
• Working with families, schools and other services to coordinate care, provide consultation and support referrals.
• Reviewing client progress and planning transitions and discharge.
• Maintaining accurate client records and contributing to case reviews, clinical supervision and service improvement.

Skills

Counselling

Child & family work

Trauma-informed care

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Documentation

Cultural safety

Driver's licence

Education

Social work degree

Counselling degree

Psychology degree

Job description

• Based in South Melbourne, with work across other BHN sites and community settings as required

Make a real difference in your community.

We are seeking a Counsellor to support children, young people and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. You’ll help clients work towards their goals, strengthen wellbeing and access the support they need.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.

• Part time – Fixed Term
• SACS Grade 4
• Based in South Melbourne, with work across other BHN sites and community settings as required

Make a real difference in your community.

We are seeking a Counsellor to support children, young people and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. You’ll help clients work towards their goals, strengthen wellbeing and access the support they need.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.

About The Role

Joining our Child, Adult and Family Therapies team, you’ll provide counselling to children and young people aged 0–18 and their families. Working alongside a range of health professionals, you’ll deliver family-centred support through individual, family and group sessions, in person, by telehealth and in community settings.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Assessing client needs, strengths and risks, and developing shared, goal-focused care plans.
• Delivering short- to medium-term counselling tailored to each client’s age, development, culture and needs.
• Identifying and responding to child safety, family violence and other clinical risks.
• Working with families, schools and other services to coordinate care, provide consultation and support referrals.
• Reviewing client progress and planning transitions and discharge.
• Maintaining accurate client records and contributing to case reviews, clinical supervision and service improvement.

About You

You’ll bring experience counselling children, young people and families, with a practical, strengths-based approach. You’ll build trust, work collaboratively and use sound clinical judgement to provide safe, inclusive care.

To Be Successful, You’ll Bring

• A tertiary qualification in social work, counselling, family therapy, psychology or a related discipline.
• Current membership of, or eligibility for, the relevant professional body: AASW, ACA or PACFA, or general registration with AHPRA as a psychologist.
• Experience delivering evidence-based counselling, including assessment, care planning and reviewing outcomes.
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed and attachment-informed approaches.
• Experience identifying, assessing and responding to risk, and knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations.
• Strong communication, caseload management and documentation skills.
• The ability to work in a culturally safe and inclusive way with diverse communities.
• A current full or probationary driver’s licence.

Experience in community health, working with NDIS participants or facilitating therapeutic and parenting groups would be highly regarded. Training in family violence risk assessment, information sharing or child and youth mental health would also be valued.

Why join BHN?

In This Role, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Work within a multidisciplinary team supporting children and families.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Build your skills through professional development and peer learning.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Make a meaningful contribution to client wellbeing and participation.

Location

This role is primarily based at 341 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, with work across other BHN sites and community settings, including schools and home visits, as required.

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Pre-employment requirements include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, statutory declaration, NDIS Worker Induction Module, evidence of relevant professional registration or membership, and the right to work in Australia. An international police check is required where applicable. Vaccination requirements will be confirmed before appointment.