Counsellor

Mercy Health

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Based on victorian allied health professionals eba
Recognised qualifications in counselling
Experience in grief and loss counselling
Psycho-social-spiritual assessments and interventions
Mercy Palliative Care provides 24-hour community-based palliative care to patients of all ages with life-limiting illnesses across the West Metropolitan region of Melbourne

Job Summary

  • Mercy Palliative Care provides 24-hour community-based palliative care to patients of all ages with life-limiting illnesses across the West Metropolitan region of Melbourne.
  • The counsellor responds to the psycho-social-spiritual needs of clients as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team including allied health, doctors, and nurses.
  • Candidates must possess recognised qualifications in counselling, preferably a Bachelor Degree, and have experience in grief and loss counselling across a diverse community.

Matching Summary

Mercy Palliative Care provides 24-hour community-based palliative care to patients of all ages with life-limiting illnesses across the West Metropolitan region of Melbourne.

Salary

Based on Victorian Allied Health Professionals EBA

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Recognised qualifications in counselling
  • Experience in grief and loss counselling
  • Psycho-social-spiritual assessments and interventions
  • Unrestricted drivers licence
  • Current Police Record Check

Nice-to-have

  • Resilient and compassionate approach
  • Flexible and team orientated
  • Effective communication skills
  • Adaptability and problem solving
  • Nurturing friendly relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in counselling (preferred)
  • Grief and loss counselling experience
  • Psycho-social-spiritual assessment experience
  • Unrestricted drivers licence
  • Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
  • Proof of influenza vaccination

Work Rights

Not specified

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