Counsellor - Generalist

About Anglicare Southern Queensland

We are a leading provider of care-based services, dedicated to supporting individuals and families across various life stages. Our team of skilled professionals delivers a range of services, including counselling, to foster resilience and well-being in our communities.

About the Service

Our Counselling Services are designed to provide support and guidance to individuals, couples, and families. Our team of experienced counsellors work together to deliver a range of services, including family and relationships counselling, to help individuals navigate life's challenges.

About the Role

We are seeking a Counsellor - Generalist to join our Brisbane North team. As a Counsellor, you will play a vital role in supporting clients to navigate relationship challenges, separation, and divorce. You will provide essential counselling services, conduct assessments, and develop personalized case plans to empower clients to gain insight into their relationships and parenting.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outcomes-based and client risk assessments while maintaining accurate records.
• Develop counselling goals and case plans to enhance self-awareness and address relationship and parenting issues.
• Ensure timely achievement of service targets and actively participate in team meetings and professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on service planning and contribute to the continuous improvement of policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or similar.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or similar.
• Eligible for professional membership with APS, AASW, ACA or other relevant professional body.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Blue Card.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the service region.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours.

About You:

• Well-developed knowledge and skills in counselling, including an understanding of relevant systems, principles, key legislation, and mainstream practices.
• Experience in conducting client risk and outcome-based assessments.
• Proven ability to provide solution-focused brief therapy interventions.
• Ability to work within a child-focused and whole-of-family framework.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to consult, negotiate, and liaise effectively with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge and fostering a positive, client-focused culture.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Why Work with Anglicare Southern Queensland?

• Join a respected Not for Profit organization making a real impact in the lives of Queenslanders.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.