Family Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia beBeeCounsellor Full time $69,999 - $79,999

About the Role:

Seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to work in the region, delivering high-quality counselling services and psychological clinical therapies. The role involves using lived or living experience of mental ill health and recovery as a family member, carer or supporter services, psychological clinical therapies, family interventions and group work.

The successful candidate will utilise expertise in delivering meaningful, evidence-based services either face-to-face, telehealth or online utilising approved counselling modalities. We are looking for someone with tertiary degree qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Family Therapy or other health-related field.

The Loddon Mallee Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre will operate across the Loddon Mallee region through a partnership with local services. Centres have been established in Bendigo, Swan Hill and Mildura along with satellite sites across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality counselling services and psychological clinical therapies utilising counselling modalities in line with professional and National Standards.
  • Provide integrated care plans and child, carer or family interventions to enhance relationships, family wellbeing and achieve goals.
  • Support families and carers with capacity building, assertive follow-up, information and resources, advocacy, education, meaningful referrals and linkages to services.
  • Plan and facilitate one-on-one services, workshops or group programs that aid families and carers to build their skills and focus on wellbeing.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary degree qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Family Therapy or other health-related field as designated by regulatory bodies.
  • Previous experience in using lived experience and Expertise in a dedicated Family/Carer Peer role strongly desirable.
  • Proven capability to implement therapeutic, recovery-oriented frameworks and practices including attachment theory, trauma-informed care and family inclusive practice.

What You'll Gain:

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses.
  • Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
  • Learning, development and career opportunities.

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