Therapeutic Counsellor, Gamblers Help

Anglicare Victoria; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria's Gambler's Help program seeks to minimise harms through evidence-based therapeutic counselling across a range of modalities tailored to individual needs. You will work within the Bendigo office with outreach to Kyneton and Echuca offices, providing services to individuals, couples and families affected by gambling related harm.

A strong focus is on delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification at Degree level in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health and/or related behavioural sciences.
• Eligibility for membership with professional bodies: Provisional registration with Psychology Board of Australia; or Full, graduate or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers; or PACFA membership in the family/relationship therapy or general counselling/psychotherapy sections.
• Full Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of individual, couple, family and group counselling designed to address addiction behaviours and its impact or in another related field that is transferable.

Skills

Counselling experience

Full Victorian Drivers Licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Mental Health

Job description

• Join a team that is making a difference to their client's lives.


• To be located at our Bendigo office with outreach to Kyneton and Echuca offices.


• Full-Time position (1 FTE) ongoing

About us

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

Your role:

Anglicare Victoria's Gambler's Help program aims to:

Gambler’s Help Therapeutic Counselling aims to minimise the personal, health and social harms for individuals experiencing gambling related harm. This is achieved through the provision of evidence based therapeutic counselling interventions across a range of modalities and practice settings appropriate to individual needs.

How do we assess your application:

• A relevant tertiary qualification at Degree level in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health and/or related behavioural sciences.


• Eligibility for membership with one of the following professional bodies:
  
  
  
  • Provisional registration with Psychology Board of Australia; or
  
  
  • Full, graduate or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
  
  
  • Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) in the family/relationship therapy or general counselling/psychotherapy sections.
  
  
  
  


• Full Victorian Drivers Licence.


• Demonstrated experience in the provision of individual, couple, family and group counselling designed to address addiction behaviours and its impact or in another related field that is transferable.

What you should know:

• Salary is in line with Level 6 SCHADS, $115,339-$120,437


• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.


• Full-time (1 FTE)


• Office location is: Bendigo


• Some travel is required


• A large organisation that supports career progression and growth.


• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health


• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience


• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.