Family Counsellor

2 days ago

South Perth, Australia Discovery Family Therapy Full time

**About us**

At Discovery Family Therapy, we believe in the power of compassionate support and understanding. Our dedicated team specialises in helping children, young adults, and families navigate life’s challenges, from ADHD and trauma to parenting support and divorce. We offer a range of services, including play therapy and telehealth, to ensure accessible care for everyone. Our approach is rooted in empathy, aiming to foster resilience and growth in a safe, nurturing environment. Let us help you and your loved ones discover a path to healing and well-being.

**What you’ll do**

As a Family Counsellor, you will:

- Offer play therapy counselling to children from the ages of 3 - 12.
- Work with teens and offer positive parenting support to their caregivers
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for families with various issues, such as conflict, communication, parenting, separation, trauma, grief, and mental health
- Provide evidence-based interventions, such as family systems therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy
- Provide counselling services and therapeutic supports at schools
- Facilitate group sessions and workshops on topics such promoting emotion regulation and teen support
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists, to ensure coordinated care and referrals
- Maintain accurate and confidential records and reports
- Adhere to ethical and professional standards and regulations

**What we’re looking for**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, social work, or a related field
- Demonstrated clinical skills in individual and couple counselling
- Proven ability to adhere to clinical, professional, and ethical standards
- Current and comprehensive knowledge of counselling theory and practice
- A current registration or membership with a relevant professional body, such as the Australian Association of Family Therapy or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
- Western Australia Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Proficiency in using various therapeutic modalities and techniques
- Excellent communication, rapport-building, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- All applicants must have completed training in play therapy or be willing to enrol in a play therapy course.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 - 16 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Christmas bonus

**Experience**:

- counselling: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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