Therapeutic Counsellor - Gambling Harm Support (Gippsland)

Latrobe Community Health Services; Sale; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance discount

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Impact on Gippsland communities

Job summary

Latrobe Community Health Service in Gippsland is seeking a Therapeutic Counsellor to join the Gamblers Help team. You will deliver person-centred therapeutic interventions, conduct assessments, and coordinate care plans to support recovery and wellbeing for individuals and families affected by gambling-related harm.

You will work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and community partners, contributing to community awareness, engagement and continuous service improvement within Mental Health

Qualifications

• Therapeutic counselling and psychosocial support experience.
• Knowledge of gambling harm interventions and mental health.
• Experience in assessment, risk identification and care planning.
• Experience in trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
• Strong communication and team collaboration across services.
• Ability to maintain clinical documentation accurately.
• Understanding of MARAM and child wellbeing obligations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred therapeutic interventions and comprehensive assessments.
• Develop care plans and coordinate referrals to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Work with clients, families and community partners across Gippsland.
• Contribute to community awareness, stakeholder engagement and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Therapeutic counselling

Case management

Psychosocial support

Evidence-based interventions

Assessment

Risk identification

Care planning

Trauma-informed

Recovery-oriented

Communication

Clinical documentation

MARAM

Child wellbeing obligations

Education

Tertiary qualification in Counselling/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Latrobe Community Health Service in Gippsland is seeking a Therapeutic Counsellor to join the Gamblers Help team. You will deliver person-centred therapeutic interventions, conduct assessments, and coordinate care plans to support recovery and wellbeing for individuals and families affected by gambling-related harm.

You will work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and community partners, contributing to community awareness, engagement and continuous service improvement within Mental Health