Wellbeing Specialist / Counsellor

Asuria; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days additional leave after 12 mo.

Employee discount program

Career development opportunities

Up to 15 weeks parental leave

Salary Sacrificing for Superannuation

Job summary

Asuria in Sydney, Australia seeks an Allied Health professional to provide tailored assessments and counselling within Workforce Australia services. You will deliver mental health assessments, psychological interventions and telehealth services to clients, while coordinating care with internal teams.

Requirements include an allied health degree (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling) with current registration (Ahpra/AASW/ACA/PACFA), experience with CBT and related therapies, and strong

Qualifications

• Relevant Allied Health degree and current registration with Ahpra/AASW/ACA/PACFA.
• Experience with diverse client presentations incl. mental health, psychosocial issues, substance use, personal development, anger management, vocational assessments.
• Experience delivering face-to-face and Telehealth services with evidence-based assessments and therapies (CBT, IPT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing).
• Strong verbal and written communication; case notes and report writing.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and across programs and ages (15–65).
• Ability to manage own caseload and appointments independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide individually tailored assessments (including mental health assessments) and counselling to Workforce Australia participants.
• Offer psychological interventions and counselling via telehealth or video counselling for remote clients.
• Engage in case conferences with internal units to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide advocacy and referral to external services as needed.
• Organise job capacity assessments for job seekers with Centrelink.
• Provide crisis support and post-placement assistance to employed clients at risk.

Education

Allied Health degree (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling)

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 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 services via telehealth or video counselling for our remote clients.
• 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:

• 3 additional days of Leave after 12 months of employment
• Employee discount program covering a wide range of products and services
• Access to career development opportunities
• Up to 15 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Salary Sacrificing for Superannuation and Novated Leasing

Asuria is proud to be recognised as a Diversity Council Australia (DCA) Inclusive Employer for *********. 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.

Asuria is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, welcoming applications from people with disability, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a Child Safe Organisation, Asuria is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.