Children's Counsellor

Position Statement

The purpose of this position is to provide counselling services to children and their families and/or their carers. The practitioner will provide effective, innovative and culturally appropriate therapeutic responses for children referred to the service from a range of sources.  

The program will be informed by best practice trauma sensitive counselling and interventions and will target vulnerable children and their families – in particular children who have been exposed to Domestic and Family Violence.  

Within this role, you are required to meet and comply with the Behaviour Standards outlined in our Safeguarding Children and Young People Practice and Behaviour Guidelines, be subject to RA-NT policy, and actively participate in cultural safety and "cultural fitness". This role is an on-site position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide both onsite and outreach services that are innovative and culturally appropriate therapeutic responses for children who have been affected by Family and Domestic Violence.   
• Facilitate opportunities for whole of family interventions with parents and kinship carers focused on the impact these experiences have on the child. 
• Link children and families from the target group to appropriate support services and networks. 
• Provide opportunities for interventions with parents and family members focused on the impact that has on the child. 
• As part of the Therapeutic Team, participate in the development of protocols and practice for service delivery, including referral and assessment tools.  
• Promote the program and RA-NT's services where appropriate, through professional and community networking, presentations and other general public relations and promotional activities. 
• Participate in regular Line Management and Supervision as organised by the Manager.  

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling and demonstrated eligibility for or current membership of the relevant professional body or registration with AHPRA. 
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of counselling services to children using a whole-of-family approach on issues including complex trauma, grief and loss, and behavioural difficulties.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice including theories of child development, trauma and attachment theory. 
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to represent the program and organisation externally. 

Desirable

• First Aid Qualification

Requirements

• A satisfactory Northern Territory working with children check (Ochre Card).
• A satisfactory national criminal history check.
• Possession of a current NT Drivers License.
• A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.

Relationships Australia NT is accredited as a Safeguarding Children organisation with the Australian Childhood Foundation. Therefore, all staff working at RA-NT are required to complete training regarding Safeguarding Children and mandatory reporting upon induction at RA-NT. Staff need to commit to the RA-NT Code of Conduct and all Safeguarding Children related policies.

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Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted. To discuss this position further please contact Nathalia on

Relationships Australia NT encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.