Impactful Counsellor — Flexible Community Therapy

Anglicare; Nowra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to provide professional therapeutic counselling for clients facing complex emotional, relationship, and family challenges. You will develop individualised case plans, deliver targeted counselling, and advocate for external support pathways within a compassionate team.

You will also engage in case work, group activities where appropriate, and ensure accurate documentation to meet funding and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling.
• Graduate membership of a PACFA, AASW, APS or similar professional body.
• Minimum of 160 hours of client contact in counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional therapeutic counselling to clients experiencing complex emotional, relationship and family challenges.
• Develop individualised case plans with clients, establishing clear and achievable goals.
• Deliver counselling focused on strengthening clients' capacity to achieve and sustain valued relationships.
• Undertake case work and contribute to group work where appropriate.
• Advocate for clients and develop strong community networks and external referral pathways.
• Maintain a full client caseload in line with program targets and funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and meet organisational, legislative and funding requirements.

Skills

Empathetic counselling

Assessment and therapeutic skills

Confidentiality & boundaries

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling

Job description

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to provide professional therapeutic counselling for clients facing complex emotional, relationship, and family challenges. You will develop individualised case plans, deliver targeted counselling, and advocate for external support pathways within a compassionate team.

You will also engage in case work, group activities where appropriate, and ensure accurate documentation to meet funding and governance requirements.