Therapeutic Counsellor

The Salvation Army Australia

Kensington, Victoria, Australia
Salary pyckaging up to $15,900 tax free; meal ente...
Tertiary qualifications in psychology or social work
Registration with ahpra, aasw or pacfa
Experience delivering therapeutic counselling in social services
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug programs offering hope, compassion, and dignity to those recovering from substance abuse and gambling harms

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug programs offering hope, compassion, and dignity to those recovering from substance abuse and gambling harms.
  • As a Therapeutic Counsellor, you will provide evidence-based counselling to individuals, couples, families, and groups across multiple platforms including face-to-face, phone, text, and online.
  • Eligible employees receive salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free plus meal entertainment benefits, generous paid parental leave, and access to wellbeing initiatives like Fitness Passport.

Matching Summary

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug programs offering hope, compassion, and dignity to those recovering from substance abuse and gambling harms.

Salary

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free; Meal entertainment benefit $2,650; Generous paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work
  • Registration with AHPRA, AASW or PACFA
  • Experience delivering therapeutic counselling in social services
  • Understanding of gambling related harms and intervention models
  • Ability to manage caseloads and maintain accurate records

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Preparedness to travel within the catchment area
  • Passion for empowering individuals to rebuild lives
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusive work environment

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling
  • Current registration with AHPRA, AASW, or PACFA
  • Valid Working with Children Check required
  • Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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