Counsellor/facilitator

Posted: 04/02/2025

Closing Date: 14/02/2025

Salary: $97,386.00 - $97,386.00

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Murray Bridge

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Welcome to Lutheran Care We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most.

From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

We're looking for a **Counsellor / Facilitator** to join our **Family & Relationships Services** team based at **Murray Bridge.**

In this role, you will play a vital role in providing a range of counselling and support services with a primary focus on individual counselling. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in facilitation and community education sessions aimed at supporting people who have experienced domestic and family violence. This position encompasses a wide range of tasks, including reporting and administration, client services, stakeholder engagement, strategic management, and effective communication.

**So, what’s the role?**

The aims and objectives of this role are to:

- Conduct individual counselling sessions to address their emotional, social, and mental well-being.
- Develop and implement effective counselling strategies and interventions tailored to the unique needs of individuals.
- Provide guidance and support to families, offering facilitation and community education sessions to foster a collaborative and nurturing environment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of counselling sessions and client progress, ensuring confidentiality and privacy are upheld.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, and external agencies, to promote a holistic approach to support the well-being of people.
- Engage in strategic planning and management, ensuring the effective implementation of counselling programs and services.

**Essential Criteria**
- A tertiary qualification in social, behavioural or educational sciences e.g. counselling, social work, psychology Eligible for membership with a professional body, such as PACFA (Provisional or Clinical) or equivalent.
- Significant experience in relationship and family counselling.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a trauma-informed manner with people who have experienced complex trauma & domestic violence.
- Good problem solving and negotiation skills. Knowledge of:

- the theory, practice and values of relationship counselling and/or family therapy
- child development and family process
- family law, family violence, child protection, suicide issues relevant community services.

**How to apply?**

Applications must include a **Cover Letter** and a current **Resume**.

We look forward to hearing from you

Applications close **February 14th 2025**

We look forward to hearing from you