Trauma-Informed Counsellor for Kids & Families (PT)

Better Health Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Better Health Network in Melbourne is seeking a Counsellor to support children, young people and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. You’ll help clients work towards their goals, strengthen wellbeing and access the support they need, across in-person, telehealth and community settings.

Joining our Child, Adult and Family Therapies team, you’ll deliver family-centred counselling with health professionals, across assessments, care planning and group sessions, in person or

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in social work, counselling, family therapy, psychology or a related discipline.
• Current membership of, or eligibility for, the relevant professional body: AASW, ACA or PACFA, or general registration with AHPRA as a psychologist.
• Experience delivering evidence-based counselling, including assessment, care planning and reviewing outcomes.
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed and attachment-informed approaches.
• Experience identifying, assessing and responding to risk, and knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations.
• Strong communication, caseload management and documentation skills.
• The ability to work in a culturally safe and inclusive way with diverse communities.
• A current full or probationary driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Assessing client needs, strengths and risks, and developing shared, goal-focused care plans.
• Delivering short- to medium-term counselling tailored to each client’s age, development, culture and needs.
• Identifying and responding to child safety, family violence and other clinical risks.
• Working with families, schools and other services to coordinate care, provide consultation and support referrals.
• Reviewing client progress and planning transitions and discharge.
• Maintaining accurate client records and contributing to case reviews, clinical supervision and service improvement.

Skills

Counselling

Child & family work

Trauma-informed care

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Documentation

Cultural safety

Driver's licence

Education

Social work degree

Counselling degree

Psychology degree

Job description

Better Health Network in Melbourne is seeking a Counsellor to support children, young people and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. You’ll help clients work towards their goals, strengthen wellbeing and access the support they need, across in-person, telehealth and community settings.

Joining our Child, Adult and Family Therapies team, you’ll deliver family-centred counselling with health professionals, across assessments, care planning and group sessions, in person or