Counsellor Case Manager

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Uniting Communities Incorporated Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Passionate about making a difference in families while supporting children?

The Family Mental Health Support Service provides outreach support working closely with the child and their family within their home and school environments.

This role is based at our Christies Beach Office, 4x days per week. (6 months fixed term contract)

If you have experience working with families, a deep understanding of mental health issues, and are committed to making a positive impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to deliver integrated counselling and case management services to children and young people within the family context, particularly those who are at risk of or currently experiencing mental health issues. You will achieve this by leveraging both the strengths of the individual and the communities they belong to.

Core Objectives

  • Provide comprehensive counselling and case management to improve the well being of children, young people, and families facing various challenges
  • Promote mental health and reduce instances of family violence and sexual abuse in the community.
  • Prioritise individual needs in assessment, service delivery, and evaluation processes.
  • Engage in community development activities and education initiatives.

What You Need

  • Professional experience in working with children, young people, and families, employing a strengths-based approach to service delivery.
  • Strong understanding of mental health issues.
  • Track record of working effectively with Aboriginal people, families, and communities.
  • Familiarity with therapeutic approaches, including Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Counselling.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading not-for-profit organisation, working across South Australia through more than 90 community service programs. Our team of over 2000 staff and volunteers support and engage with more than 30,000 South Australians each year. We strive to build compassionate communities and great lives through community strengthening, quality service delivery and advocacy.

Why Work For Us?

  • In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
  • How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
  • 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
  • 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
  • 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

Check out our additional benefits at 

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and your passion for working in this field and a current resume.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing applicants as they are submitted.Apply early.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.

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