Generalist Counsellor

Latrobe Community Health Service; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization is looking for a Generalist Counsellor in Churchill to provide one-on-one counselling and facilitate group therapy programs for children aged 5-18. The role requires collaboration with various health professionals to ensure holistic care. Qualified applicants will have a tertiary qualification in Counselling or Psychology and a current Working with Children Check. This part-time position offers flexibility and numerous benefits, including study leave and training assistance.

Benefits

Paid study leave

Assistance with training costs

Significant inhouse training

Paid parental leave

Flexible working hours

Purchased leave

Salary packaging

Fitness passport

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counselling sessions to children aged 5-18.
• Facilitate group therapy programs.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.

Skills

One-on-one counselling

Group therapy facilitation

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Tertiary qualification in Counselling or Psychology

Job description

Generalist Counsellor – Latrobe Community Health Service

Latrobe Community Health Service invites applications for a Generalist Counsellor role located in Churchill.

This part-time, permanent position requires 45.6 hours per fortnight.

Compensation: Total remuneration package dependent on skills and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one counselling sessions to children aged 5-18.

Facilitate group therapy programs.

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Nurses and Allied Health Assistants to ensure holistic care.

Explore opportunities in other program areas such as Neurodevelopmental assessment clinics and the school readiness program.

Pathway to leadership if desired.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or equivalent.

Current Working with Children Check.

Benefits

• Paid study leave
• Assistance with training costs
• Significant inhouse training
• ADO's (full time staff only)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working hours
• Purchased leave
• Salary packaging
• Fitness passport

Contact

Marina Tork, Team Lead Allied

Equal Opportunity Employer

Latrobe Community Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, support or access, let us know through your application or email.

Child Safety Statement

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services.