Family Support Counsellor (Midland)

• Remuneration: $42.82 to $52.27 per hour (depending on experience)
• Location: Midland (East Metro)
• Employment Type:  Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:36pm, Wednesdays 11:30am – 7:36pm)

The Position

We are seeking an individual with a strong passion and drive to provide counselling support to adults and young people, through individual and group-based settings. The successful candidate will represent the Helping Minds brand with warmth and professionalism, while building strong connections with local service providers to ensure holistic, community-focused care.

Responsibilities of the role include (not limited to):

• Provide a counselling service to young people (0-18) at risk of developing mental health issues and adult carers, including Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) carers.
• Employ both a brief intervention model for working with clients as well as therapeutic interventions where appropriate for the support Helping Minds offers;
• Establish self-help Support Groups for Carers and provide support to the group once it is established;
• Develop wellbeing care plans with clients and utilising a strengths-based approach, discuss the issues and impact of mental health and apply goal setting and identifying support networks;

For more information including a copy of the Job Description, please head to the Helping Minds website:https://helpingminds.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

About You

Minimum qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
• Current Drivers License
• Proof of Australian Working Rights

Candidates will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:

• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• Working with Children Card
• Current First Aid Certificate

The Perks

At Helping Minds, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people, partners and community. We are proud of the culture we have built together one that is connected, supportive, inclusive and grounded in purpose.

Additional benefits include:

• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
• 2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
• Generous Superannuation – 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
• Access to Employee Assistance Program – free confidential counselling
• Professional development and support around additional training
• Monthly Reflective Practice Supervision

Apply Now

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with Helping Minds, please submit a resume and cover letter that addresses the selection criteria.

For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au.

Helping Minds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA , people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.