Counsellor, Stepped Care Mental Health program

Counsellor, Stepped Care Mental Health Program

All Holstep Health sites as required

- Reference: 6806843
- Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health We are seeking expressions of interest from Psychologists, Provisional Psychologists or Mental Health Accredited Social Workers to join our Stepped Care Mental Health teams providing assessment and counselling services to people in our community.
- Position: Counsellor, Stepped Care Mental Health Program (2 Roles)
- Location: West Heidelberg, Greensborough, Epping and WFH
- Job Type: Fixed Term to 30/6/2026, with possibility for extension; Part Time 0.6 FTE
- Grade: SACS level 4 or Psychologist Grade 2
- Brief Description: Deliver person-centred counselling in a multi-disciplinary team across Holstep Health, West Heidelberg/Greensborough and/or Epping sites. Enjoy salary packaging, team support, flexible work options, clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

YOUR NEW ROLE: Our Stepped Care Counsellor works within our LIFT and Head to Health Stepped Care Mental Health programs with clients across the lifespan towards their goals in a client-centred, recovery focused, flexible and holistic manner. The Stepped Care team includes mental health nurses, counsellors, care coordinators and peer support workers. Treatment is provided both one on one and in group format. As well as working with scheduled clients, clinicians offer flexibility to respond to clients with urgent needs, working closely with other health professionals and care team members, both internal and external. Counsellors will be responsible for assessing clients and delivering focused psychological strategies and therapies using evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, DBT), appropriate referral, working within a defined scope of practice and the program service delivery model. The role sits in a multidisciplinary team comprised of counsellors, mental health nurses, non-clinical care coordinators and peer support workers, within a broader community health counselling team. Services may be delivered at Banyule Community Health service locations, the client's home, and/or other community settings, community Health locations, in the client's home, and/or in other community settings.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

- Deliver evidence-based, person-centred counselling to individuals, groups, and families across a range of mental health needs.
- Conduct intake assessments and risk assessments.
- Develop tailored treatment plans and provide therapeutic interventions.
- Manage a caseload and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to offer integrated, wrap-around care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and high standards of record-keeping.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work.
- Registration/eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW).
- Significant experience in delivering mental health counselling across diverse populations.
- Strong skills in clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT), and managing complex presentations (trauma, addiction, dual diagnosis).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, build strong therapeutic alliances, and maintain high standards of ethical and professional practice.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

HOW TO APPLY

Please review the attached position description. To apply, either submit your application via the platform or email your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to jobs@holstephealth.org.au.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Generous salary packaging
- Opportunities for additional leave
- To learn more, visit our Work for Us page.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 25/09/2025

At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

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About us

Holstep Health employs over 700 valued staff, working alongside volunteers and students who are building their capacity to qualify as Health and Community Services support workers and service providers.

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