Counsellor Generalist

• Based in Wangaratta
• Part time Permanent 0.5 EFT
• Annual professional development provided

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and wellbeing services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking applications for the permanent part-time role (38 hours per fortnight) of Generalist Counsellor located at our Wangaratta office.

The purpose of this position is to provide professional and confidential counselling services in a safe and supportive and non-judgemental environment to individuals 16 years plus. The Generalist Counsellor supports a wide range of clients towards improved mental health and well-being by applying a client-centred approach, working with clients' strengths, and drawing upon a robust array of evidence-based counselling and/or therapeutic models, skills, techniques, and modalities.

We are seeking a vibrant, passionate, understanding and friendly individual who is committed to creating a welcoming and positive environment for clients to feel comfortable discussing their social, emotional and behavioural concerns.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to build a strong foundation of trust and rapport with clients, by being attentive, engaged and providing a safe and non-judgemental space. Additionally, you will demonstrate clear and effective communication skills to provide information, guidance, support and encouragement to clients.

A high level of organisation, time management and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to work equally well independently and in a team, is highly desirable.

REMUNERATION

Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Centres Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement

Classification Level 4

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular clinical supervision, debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Brendan Toohey on

Don't meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 23rd June 2024

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Vaccinations
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.