Therapeutic Counsellor

The Salvation Army

Kensington, Victoria, Australia
Therapeutic counselling for problem gambling clients
Evidence-based and person-centred intervention methods
Support professional development initiatives
As a Therapeutic Counsellor, you will provide therapeutic and educative counselling to problem gambling clients and their significant others, using evidence-based and person-centred intervention methods

Job Summary

  • As a Therapeutic Counsellor, you will provide therapeutic and educative counselling to problem gambling clients and their significant others, using evidence-based and person-centred intervention methods.
  • You will also support professional development initiatives and contribute to service promotion and group work activities within the catchment area.
  • The Salvos offer eligible employees a balanced and meaningful range of benefits, including salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.

Matching Summary

As a Therapeutic Counsellor, you will provide therapeutic and educative counselling to problem gambling clients and their significant others, using evidence-based and person-centred intervention methods.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic counselling for problem gambling clients
  • Evidence-based and person-centred intervention methods
  • Support professional development initiatives
  • Contribute to service promotion
  • Facilitate group work activities

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion, dignity, and hope
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Purpose-driven workplace

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or related disciplines
  • Registration or membership with AHPRA, AASW or PACFA
  • Experience delivering therapeutic counselling in a social services environment
  • Understanding of gambling related harms, intervention models, service sectors and relevant legislation
  • Ability to manage caseloads, maintain accurate records and engage effectively with clients with complex needs
  • Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary services
  • A current Working with Children Check
  • Preparedness to travel within the GHCIN catchment if required

Work Rights

Not specified

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