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Contract Counsellor- Toowoomba

Job Title: Contract Counsellor- Toowoomba
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Toowoomba
Industry: Social Work
Salary: Up to AU$87000.00 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH325824_1721012960
Contact Name: Melissa Jacquier
Contact Email: melissa.jacquier@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Jul 15, 2024

Job Description

As a Counsellor your key duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Provide a range of services, including counselling, assessment, intervention planning and support to children and young people who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse/ harm and neglect.
  • Provide counselling and therapeutic services to children and young people through a range of modalities including Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), psychoeducation and Expressive therapies
  • Liaise and interact with a broad network of stakeholders who participate in or impact on the successful outcomes for our clients and families

About You

  • Must hold a degree in Counselling, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences, Social Work, or related discipline from a recognised institution
  • Must have experience in working therapeutically with children and young people who have mental health presentations through the application of relevant therapeutic modalities
  • A sound knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the range of issues impacting upon vulnerable families, young people and children
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and implement cultural competency while working with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
  • You will hold a Provisional Green (P2) or above Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and any other legislatively required personal history screening as required
  • Evidence of a current vaccination against whooping cough or willingness to obtain prior to commencement unless applicable exemption provided as per the relevant procedure

Please contact melissa.jacquier@twrecruitment.com.au for further information

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