Counsellor - Open Dialogue Care & Impact (Flexible Shifts)

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

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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

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.