Wellbeing Specialist

Australian Counselling Association Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Up to 15 weeks of paid Parental Leave

Bonus Leave days

Salary Sacrificing for Superannuation

Novated Leasing

Employee discount program

Job summary

Asuria seeks qualified counsellors to deliver tailored assessments, psychological interventions and counselling to Workforce Australia participants. The role includes telehealth delivery, case management and collaboration with internal teams across diverse client presentations.

You will manage a client caseload, work independently, and comply with checks and requirements to support clients from Miranda and through travel to Hurstville, Campsie and Lakemba offices.

Qualifications

• Allied Health degree with ongoing professional registration.
• Experience across mental health, psychosocial and vocational assessments.
• Experience delivering face-to-face and Telehealth services using evidence-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and counselling via telehealth or video for remote clients.
• Offer vocational guidance, skills training, goal setting and problem solving.
• Engage in case conferences to ensure continuity of care during engagement.
• Provide advocacy and referrals to external services.
• Coordinate job capacity assessments with Centrelink.
• Offer telephone crisis support and post-placement support where needed.

Skills

Telehealth delivery

Case notes

Communication skills

Caseload management

Education

Allied Health degree

Registration with AHPRA/AASW/ACA/PACFA

Job description

Who are Asuria?

We are a leading provider of Employment Services in Australia, dedicated to connecting individuals with sustainable employment opportunities. We are a company that beats to an Enterprising Heart and our mission is to inspire, support and guide participants to unlock their full potential. Our people are at the heart of everything we do!

What will you do?

This role requires you to provide individually tailored assessments (including mental health assessments), psychological interventions and counselling services to participants of the Workforce Australia Services employment services program

Responsibilities and duties in this role include:

• Provide services via telehealth or video counselling for our remote clients.
• Provide vocational guidance, skills training, including goal setting and problem solving.
• Engage in case conference with internal business units to ensure the continuation of care during the client's engagement with the service.
• Provide advocacy and referral to external services.
• Provide support and assistance in organising job capacity assessments for job seekers with Centrelink.
• Provide telephone crisis assistance and post-placement support to clients who are employed but whose job is in jeopardy.

Who are you?

Skills and experience we are looking for include:

• Relevant Allied Health degree (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Counselling) and have a current and ongoing registration with the appropriate registration or association body (i.e. AHPRA, AASW, ACA, PACFA)
• Experience working across a diverse range of client presentations, such as mental health, psychosocial issues, drug and alcohol, personal development, anger management and vocational assessments.
• Experienced in delivering face-face and Telehealth services, plus experience in using evidence-based assessments and psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including case notes and report writing.
• Ability to work within a diverse team environment and across various programs of support and ages (15-65 years of age).
• Ability to manage own client caseload, manage appointments and work independently.

A valid Police Check and Working with Children Check are mandatory requirements prior to commencement of employment. Successful candidates must set up a myGovID in order to access Government data aligned to role.

What can we offer you?

All Asurians enjoy a raft of Employee Benefits including:

• Access to career development opportunities
• Up to 15 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Bonus Leave days
• Salary Sacrificing for Superannuation and Novated Leasing
• Employee discount program covering a wide range of products and services

If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. Alternatively, please contact us directly at [e-mail] to advise your adjustment requirements.

Asuria is proud to be recognised as Diversity Council Australia (DCA) Inclusive Employer for 2024-2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported to thrive. When you join Asuria, you'll be part of a team that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring that inclusion isn't just a policy, it's part of who we are.

Based in Miranda, but with travel as required to Hurstville, Campsie and Lakemba offices to service the caseload.