Counselling Practitioner

Counselling Practitioner - Family and Relationship Services (FaRS)Counselling Practitioner - Family and Relationship Services (FaRS)

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Work close to home Values-driven organisation Salary packaging to increase your take home pay About Centacare Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-driven organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3,000, plus volunteers, and operates in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year. At Centacare Family and Relationship Services (CFRS) , we are committed to supporting people in making safe, respectful, and healthy life choices through inclusive, evidence-based counselling and relationship services. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Practitioner to join our dedicated team and deliver high-quality support to individuals, couples, children, and families across our community. About the Role In this varied and rewarding position, you will provide professional counselling and support services to individuals, couples, children and families facing complex challenges such as domestic and family violence, separation, trauma, or parenting difficulties. Key responsibilities: Deliver trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and brief intervention services Facilitate therapeutic and psycho-educational groups Manage intake and assessment processes Maintain high standards of record keeping, data collection, and reporting Contribute to continuous improvement, planning, and evaluation activities Work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure holistic care Actively participate in supervision, training, and professional development opportunities Key Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences Eligibility for professional membership with APS, AASW or similar Experience in contemporary counselling techniques (e.g., solution-focused, trauma-informed, family systems) Strong understanding of Domestic & Family Violence, Child Protection, and Family Law Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to working within the ethos of the Catholic Church and Centacare's values Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency with data and case management systems Additional Requirements: Current Driver's Licence Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain Australian Work Rights and Federal Police Check (or ability to obtain) Why Join Centacare? A values-driven organisation that puts people first Opportunities for ongoing supervision, support, and professional development A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people's lives Access to salary packaging and other employee benefits Apply Now Be part of a passionate team committed to care, dignity, and hope for families and communities. If you feel aligned with our mission and have the skills and heart to contribute to our work, we would love to hear from you. Centacare is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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