Youth Wellbeing Counsellor - On-Site Brisbane

YMCA Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑free NFP salary packaging

6 weeks recess leave

4 weeks annual leave

Employee Benefits Program

Discounted health insurance

Counselling EAP

Job summary

YMCA Queensland's Y Schools Queensland is seeking a Wellbeing Counsellor for a permanent, full-time on-site role in Brisbane. You will support young people with mental, emotional, and social wellbeing, delivering both individual and group interventions and embedding Thrive across staff development.

The role involves coordinating assessments, supporting students with disabilities, and engaging with teaching staff to promote holistic education.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in counselling and/or psychology and must be registered or able to be registered with ACA and/or PACFA.
• Highly developed skills in working with young people to provide social-emotional, academic and vocational support.
• Expertise in evidence-based, trauma-informed practices to support young people with mental health or developmental needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with diverse stakeholders.
• National Police Check within 6 months; Working with Children Check and driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brief intervention counselling with individuals to reduce barriers to education.
• Design and deliver preventative and early intervention group programs.
• Deliver Thrive wellbeing framework resources and train staff on wellbeing matters.
• Assist with assessments and coordinate Personal Education Plans.
• Support students with disabilities and coordinate resources with teaching staff.
• Assess mental health, developmental, learning and behavioural needs to inform intervention planning.
• Deliver psychoeducation sessions to parents and caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed practices

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in counselling/psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

YMCA Queensland's Y Schools Queensland is seeking a Wellbeing Counsellor for a permanent, full-time on-site role in Brisbane. You will support young people with mental, emotional, and social wellbeing, delivering both individual and group interventions and embedding Thrive across staff development.

The role involves coordinating assessments, supporting students with disabilities, and engaging with teaching staff to promote holistic education.