Therapeutic Counsellor for Children and Families

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marymead Child & Family Centre Full time
About Marymead Child & Family Centre

We are a leading provider of social services in Regional NSW and Canberra, dedicated to promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships, and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide quality services to people by adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Salary Package

This role offers a generous salary package, including opportunities for professional development and growth within a family-friendly environment.

Key components of the salary package include:

  • A competitive annual salary of approximately $85,000 - $105,000 AUD, depending on experience
Job Description

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Therapeutic Counsellor with a passion for working with children and families. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions, including individual counselling and group programs, to students enrolled in Catholic schools across Regional NSW and Canberra.

You will work closely with students, families, and school staff to build safety, recovery, relationships, and resilience for a child's social, emotional, and educational wellbeing.

Your key duties will include:

  • Individual and family counselling with children and families from your schools
  • Developing and implementing therapeutic/psychoeducational groups for student cohorts and year/assembly presentations
  • Developing and implementing professional development for school staff
  • Practicing according to social work and psychology ethics/values and practice principles
  • Maintaining clinical and administrative standards in accordance with the Program's policies
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Qualifications in Social Work (including eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers) or registered with AHPRA as a Psychologist or Degree qualified counsellors with registrations with ACA or PACFA (level 3 or 4)
  • Experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions with children, young people, and their families
  • Knowledge of issues affecting children, young people, and families and current approaches to assist wellbeing, supporting recovery, and building relationships and resilience
  • Demonstrated commitment to working within a child safety framework that is client-centered and family-focused
  • Excellent relationship-building skills to maintain effective stakeholder relationships with schools and community interagency partners
Benefits

In addition to the competitive salary package, this role offers a range of benefits, including:

  • A generous salary packaging option
  • Free parking
  • Professional development opportunities in a family-friendly environment


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