Senior Counsellor

Senior Counsellor - Newcastle

Max term role until 30 June 2026 with options for full-time or part-time hours. Support clients around Lake Macquarie, Newcastle & Port Stephens LGA. Provide quality client-centred counselling and supervision that meets the needs of our employees, clients and families. As a registered not-for-profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits. Fitness passport, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits. Access to family-friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Professional clinical supervision. Fantastic learning opportunities – staff professional development. An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.

• Max term role until 30 June 2026 | Options for full-time or part-time hours
• Support clients around Lake Macquarie, Newcastle & Port Stephens LGA
• Provide quality client-centred counselling and supervision that meets the needs of our employees, clients and families
• As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Fitness passport, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional clinical supervision
• Fantastic learning opportunities – staff professional development
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

Key Benefits

• As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Fitness passport, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional clinical supervision
• Fantastic learning opportunities – staff professional development
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

The purpose of this very rewarding role is to provide counselling, support and specialist group programmes to individuals, couples, children, and families through collaborative practices that are:

• Trauma informed
• Evidence Based
• Psycho-educational

This role will be part of the Supporting Recovery Program funded by PHN. The program aims to provide trauma-informed recovery care for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.

You are a subject matter expert and will provide quality client-centered counselling and supervision with some leadership in your team and stream that meets the needs of our employees, clients and families and is consistent with BaptistCare's Purpose and Values.

You will be an experienced Senior Counsellor who has a genuine passion for working within the community. The successful applicant will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant human services (e.g. Psychology, Counselling) with a minimum 3 years experience
• Clinical Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. PACFA or ACA)
• Experience in trauma informed practice
• Demonstrated experience & skills in counselling and group work
• Demonstrated experience in leadership
• Experience in the Domestic and Family Violence sector
• Demonstrated experience & skills in counselling and group work within an agency setting
• Demonstrated experience relating to diverse stakeholders, e.g. Government departments & other non-government organisations
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare's Christian identity and promote the organisation's values through interactions at work
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive, respectful practice when working with First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIA+ and people with disabilities
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Willing to undergo a Police Check
• Current Drivers' License

• Demonstrated experience & skills in individual and group settings with those experiencing Domestic Violence
• Post graduate qualifications in a speciality area e.g. Play Therapy, child counselling

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you'll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click "Apply" and attach your CV and a Cover Letter.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

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