Trauma-Informed Child & Family Counsellor

Northern Territory PHN; Darwin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicare NT in Darwin is seeking a Child & Family Counsellor to join the Resolve program in Ludmilla. You will provide counselling to children, families and individuals, undertake intake and risk assessments, develop safety plans and coordinate referrals using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.

You’ll lead group programs, provide community education and participate in interagency networks to strengthen services.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related social science discipline.
• Eligibility for membership/credentialing with a relevant professional body.
• Experience providing counselling to individuals, couples, families and children.
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including trauma-informed, strengths-based, solution-focused, CBT, narrative or restorative practice.
• Professional registration/membership with an appropriate body such as ACA, AASW, AHPRA or PACFA.
• Strong communication, assessment, report writing and case documentation skills.
• An understanding of family law, child protection and domestic and family violence.
• A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, particularly when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counselling to individuals, families, couples and children and young people aged 5–18, undertake intake and risk assessments, develop safety plans, coordinate referrals and contribute to holistic support networks.
• Facilitate group programs, provide community education, participate in interagency networks and contribute to ongoing service development and continuous improvement.
• The position requires some flexibility outside normal business hours, including occasional early evening work for group and educational programs.

Skills

Counselling skills

Trauma-informed

CBT

Communication

Education

Therapy-related degree

Job description

Anglicare NT in Darwin is seeking a Child & Family Counsellor to join the Resolve program in Ludmilla. You will provide counselling to children, families and individuals, undertake intake and risk assessments, develop safety plans and coordinate referrals using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.

You’ll lead group programs, provide community education and participate in interagency networks to strengthen services.