Counsellor

Habit Group; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Well-being initiatives

Regular social events

Annual eye exam

Flu vaccination

Access to EAP services

Job summary

Habit Health in Gisborne is seeking an empathetic Counsellor to join our Employee Assistance Programme team. You will deliver counselling services in-person, via video and telehealth, and provide support at worksites after events.

The ideal candidate holds APC with NZAC, DAPAANZ, SWRB or NZCCA, a Level 7 Counselling qualification, and at least five years of post‑study experience; knowledge of SFT, CBT, FACT is desirable. You will work independently and contribute to wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• APC with NZAC, DAPAANZ, SWRB or NZCCA.
• Minimum five years post‑study counselling experience.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based therapy models (e.g., SFT, CBT, FACT) desirable.
• Ability to work independently and attend on-sites for psychological first aid.
• Experience in trauma intervention and psychological first-aid.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused interventions enabling clients to utilise health coping mechanisms at work and life.
• Visit worksites to provide support after an event disruption.
• Deliver counselling services via in-person, video and telehealth.
• Deliver training to customer employees.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma intervention

Psychological first aid

Independent work

Video/telehealth delivery

Education

Counselling qualification (Level 7)

Job description

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Pacific Health Group is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is part of the wider Pacific Health Group. Our values are our people, enabling us to provide confidential services to employees across work/life issues. Our Gisborne branch is seeking an empathetic and experienced Counsellor for a fulfilling opportunity, giving you the tools you need to support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Pacific Health way.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver focused interventions enabling clients to utilise healthcoping mechanisms at work and life
• Visit worksites to provide support after an event disruption
• Deliver counselling services via in-person, video and telehealth
• Deliver training to customer employees

The benefits of working with us:

• Role focuses on employee care and intervention – say goodbye to admin and paperwork!
• Permanent part time orfull timerole with clear career progression
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services

The ideal candidate:

• A strong sense of others – we’re looking for sensitivity and empathy as traits
• Current APC with NZAC, DAPAANZ, SWRB or NZCCA
• Tertiary level 7 Counselling or related qualificationanda minimum of five years of post-study experience in general counselling is required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy models e.g. SFT, CBT, FACT is desirable
• Can work independently and attend on-sites for psychological first aid
• Experience in trauma intervention, psychological first-aid

Next steps:

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to join a team and organisation that rewards your worth, For a copy of the Position Description, visit our careers page (www.habit.health/careers).

We will be screening and interviewing candidates for this role as and when applications come in. This role will close once we find a suitable candidate.

Confidentiality is assured.

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.