Therapist and Advocate for Vulnerable Populations
4 weeks ago
About the Role
">We are seeking a skilled Counsellor & Caseworker to join our Wattle Place team, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
As a Counsellor & Caseworker at Relationships Australia NSW, you will provide high-quality therapeutic services to clients who have experienced complex childhood trauma, including Forgotten Australians, Former Child Migrants, and people impacted by the National Redress Scheme.
Your Responsibilities
">- Provide Trauma-Informed Counselling: Use structured evidence-informed counselling modalities to guide clients through their healing process, helping them make meaningful changes.
- Document Preparation and Casework: Assist clients with important documentation, including applications for the National Redress Scheme, file releases, and family tracing.
- Establish Trust: Create a secure and respectful environment for clients, ensuring they feel safe to engage throughout their counselling journey.
- Comprehensive Case Management: Manage the client process from initial referral to case closure, balancing both the clinical and administrative responsibilities outlined in each case plan.
- Connect Clients to Support: Facilitate social connection and practical support, partnering with other services to ensure clients receive the assistance they need.
The Benefits
">- This is a part-time contract until 30.06.2026 with potential for extension, based in Harris Park.
- You will be paid $46 - $51 per hour (depending on skills and experience) + 11.5% super, 17.5% leave loading and tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Enjoy extra annual leave days between Christmas and New Year, as well as excellent professional development and regular clinical supervision.
Requirements
">- Tertiary qualifications in Social Science, Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or equivalent, with an understanding of the systemic approach.
- Be registered or eligible for membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia as a clinical member or Australian Counselling Association (Level 3 or 4) or Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly those impacted by complex childhood trauma.
About Relationships Australia NSW
">Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) provides a safe, judgement-free environment where individuals, couples and families can address the critical matters impacting their relationships, and their lives.
We value inclusion and belonging, striving to create a workforce that reflects all the communities we serve.
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