Counsellor, Stepped Care Mental Health program

Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health

We are seeking expressions of interest from Psychologists, Provisional Psychologists or Mental. Health Accredited Social Workers to join our Stepped Care Mental Health teams providing assessment and counselling services to people in our community.

• Position: Counsellor, Stepped Care Mental Health Program (2 Roles)
• Location: West Heidelberg, Greensborough, Epping and WFH
• Job Type: Fixed Term to 30/6/2026, with possibility for extension Part Time 0.6 FTE

(each role)
- Grade: SACS level 4 or Psychologist Grade 2

Brief Description:

Deliver person-centred counselling in a multi-disciplinary team across Holstep Health, West Heidelberg/Greensborough and/or Epping sites. Enjoy salary packaging, team support, flexible work options, clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

YOUR NEW ROLE:

Our Stepped Care Counsellor works within our LIFT and Head to Health Stepped Care Mental Health programs with clients across the lifespan towards their goals in a client centred, recovery focused, flexible and holistic manner. The Stepped Care team includes mental health nurses, counsellors, care coordinators and peer support workers. Treatment is provided both one on one and in group format. As well as working with scheduled clients, clinicians ofer flexibility to respond to clients with urgent needs, working closely with other health professionals and care team members, both internal and external. Counsellors will be responsible for assessing clients and delivering focused psychological strategies and therapies using evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, DBT), appropriate referral, working within a defined scope of practice and the program service delivery model. The role sits in a multidisciplinary team comprised of counsellors, mental health nurses, non-clinical care coordinators and peer support workers, within a broader community health counselling team. Services may be delivered at Banyule Community Health service locations, the client's home, and/or other community settings, community Health locations, in the client's home, and/or in other community settings.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

You will be responsible for delivering evidence-based, person-centred counselling to individuals, groups, and families across a range of mental health needs. This includes conducting intake assessments and risk assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions. You will manage a caseload and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ofer integrated, wrap-around care. Accurate and timely documentation, along with maintaining high standards of record-keeping, will be essential to the role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

To succeed in this role, you will need relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work along with registration/eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW). You will bring significant experience in delivering mental health counselling across diverse populations, and demonstrate strong skills in clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, DBT), and managing complex presentations such as trauma, addiction, and dual diagnosis. The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, build strong therapeutic alliances, and maintain high standards of ethical and professional practice is essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement will also be key to your success.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review the attached position description. To apply, either submit your application via the platform or email your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Holstep Health, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll be supported in your growth and professional development. We also offer:

• Generous salary packaging
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for additional leave

To learn more, visit our Work for Us page.

Please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• Your resume (including two recent referees)
• A response to the key selection criteria (outlined in the position description)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 25/09/2025

At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

Applications Close: 25 Sep 2025