Remote Tele-Counsellor: Culturally Safe Mental Health

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options available

Professional development and ongoing/2

Flexible remote working arrangement

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service – Preston VIC seeks a casual Yarning Safe & Strong Tele-Counsellor to provide culturally safe telephone counselling for Aboriginal individuals and families. You will deliver trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, referrals and client-centred counselling to promote wellbeing.

Join VAHS with a focus on trauma-informed practice, collaboration with Aboriginal and mainstream services, and commitment to culturally safe, client-centred care.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health or related discipline.
• Experience in counselling, mental health or social & emotional wellbeing.
• Understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe telephone counselling and support services.
• Respond to crisis situations and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Develop client-centred and family-focused interventions and goals.
• Maintain accurate client records and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with Aboriginal and mainstream services to support outcomes.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Counselling

Crisis response

Trauma-informed practice

Remote work capability

Education

Counselling/Social Work/Psychology degree

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service – Preston VIC seeks a casual Yarning Safe & Strong Tele-Counsellor to provide culturally safe telephone counselling for Aboriginal individuals and families. You will deliver trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, referrals and client-centred counselling to promote wellbeing.

Join VAHS with a focus on trauma-informed practice, collaboration with Aboriginal and mainstream services, and commitment to culturally safe, client-centred care.