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Counsellor - Accessible Psychological Interventions (API)
Location:
Bentleigh East + Prahran

Employment Type:
Part-time, 0.6 FTE

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health? As an API Counsellor, you'll provide timely, evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, including CALD and ATSI communities. Your work will focus on supporting clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, family violence, homelessness, and more.

Key aspects of the role

• Conduct intake assessments and deliver short to medium-term counselling.
• Provide therapy through various formats, including face-to-face, phone, and online sessions.
• Plan and implement follow-up strategies, including referrals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve client-focused outcomes.
• Ensure accurate documentation and meet performance targets.

What You'll Bring
Qualifications:
Tertiary degree in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.

Registration:
Current AHPRA or AASW membership.

Experience:
Proven expertise in mental health assessments and treatment, including trauma-informed care.

Skills:
Strong communication, teamwork, and case management abilities.

Knowledge:
Familiarity with evidence-based interventions and working with diverse populations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Deliver meaningful work that contributes to the wellbeing of our community.
• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction.
• Regular external supervision and/or debriefing provided
• Permanent part-time role with flexibility across sites – 0.6 FTE.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• 17.5% loading on all annual leave.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on everyday living expenses such as mortgage, rent, meals, and holidays.
• Options to salary package beyond the FBT cap, including: Novated leasing, Work-related expenses, Self-education, Additional superannuation
• Access to fleet vehicles for all work-related travel (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your partner
• Family-friendly leave options – including parental leave and purchased leave
• Work within a multidisciplinary, community-based health team

Why Join BHN?
Better Health Network (BHN) is a not-for-profit organisation providing integrated health and wellbeing services to people of all ages in communities across south-eastern Melbourne. We proudly provide a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection.

These include specialist medical services, dental and allied health, nursing and counselling services, as well as aged care social supports and NDIS disability services. With the vision, Your health, your choice, your way, we exist to deliver accessible services that meet the needs of our communities and use our influence to create positive change.

Ready to make a difference?
Be part of a program that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you Join us at Better Health Network and help shape a healthier, safer, more connected community.

Ready to bring your expertise and compassion to BHN? Apply today to join a team dedicated to health and wellbeing for all.

For information about the role and position description, please contact Evan Nathanson on

Pre-employment requirements:
All offers of employment are subject to reference checks, a national police check, working with children check, and verification of the right to work in Australia.