Counsellor & Group Facilitator – Men Choosing Change

UnitingCare Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland seeks a Counsellor & Group Facilitator for the Men Choosing Change (MCC) program in Ipswich. You will join a multidisciplinary team to facilitate behaviour-change programs and provide intake and psychoeducation support to men who use domestic and family violence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in DV, risk assessment, and client support. Part-time with extension potential; salary noted per hour with superannuation and salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in domestic and family violence and counselling practices.
• Strong counselling skills and experience with clients with complex needs.
• Experience in risk assessment and safety planning; ability to create safe environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate behaviour change programs for men who use domestic and family violence.
• Conduct intake and review sessions; facilitate group sessions using evidence-based approaches.
• Complete client assessments and maintain progress notes and records.
• Develop safety plans focusing on risk management and cessation of violence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and contribute to risk and safety meetings.
• Support coordinated responses with Women’s Advocate (MCC) workers.
• Maintain confidential client records in line with requirements.
• Engage in professional development and community education activities.

Skills

Counselling

Group facilitation

Risk assessment

Intake & psychoeducation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science / Counselling / Psychology / Social Work

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland seeks a Counsellor & Group Facilitator for the Men Choosing Change (MCC) program in Ipswich. You will join a multidisciplinary team to facilitate behaviour-change programs and provide intake and psychoeducation support to men who use domestic and family violence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in DV, risk assessment, and client support. Part-time with extension potential; salary noted per hour with superannuation and salary