Counsellor - Mental Health

7 days ago


Kalgoorlie Goldfields Esperance, Australia CENTRECARE Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism

Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.

The Role

Under the Integrated Primary Mental Health Care model this program focuses and delivers quality mental health and therapy services for disadvantaged, vulnerable or hard to reach individuals who have, or at risk of mental health condition throughout the Goldfields region.

A Few Specifics

  • Conduct comprehensive client assessments to inform the development of a case plan or appropriate referrals according to the clients identified needs
  • Assess supports and ensure that they are appropriate to meeting client's needs
  • referring and assisting clients to access appropriate mainstream specialist services and support groups
  • Be able to respond appropriately to client in crisis
  • Facilitate groups as required

Selection Criteria

  • Recognised tertiary level qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling, Childhood Development or related disciplines.
  • Provisionally/registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Registered Nurse - all registered with AHPRA
  • Social Worker - eligible for ASWA registration
  • Experience in short-term therapy with individuals, couples and families
  • Relevant experience in working with children and families with complex needs
  • Demonstrated experience in intake and assessment
  • Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services
  • Highly developed clinical skills and knowledge
  • Strong professional boundaries
  • WA Driver's licence
  • National Police Clearance (12-month validity)
  • Working With Children Check or eligibility to apply

Benefits

  • Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks
  • Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900pa, increases your take home pay
  • Annual leave loading at 17.5%
  • Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata
  • Access to professional development training
  • Insurance cover to and from work
  • Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

Click apply and attach your up-to-date resume and cover letter indicating the position you are applying to, addressing the selection criteria. Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 27 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

If you would like further information about the position, please call Human Resources on

At Centrecare:

  • Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
  • We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
  • We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

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