Youth and Family Lead Counsellor

Open for applications until 18 December

We are looking for an experienced youth-oriented and community-focused Youth and Family Lead Counsellor – someone who can carry a case load whilst also providing leadership to less experienced counsellors, therapists and interns.

Bridging the Gap is located in St Marys. Working within, and providing team leadership of, a multi-disciplinary team you will counsel young people 12-18 years and their families who typically present with anxiety, depression, relationship & family conflicts.

We’re an organisation with a strong reputation, serving the local community for 40 years.

You can make a difference in the lives of young people with mental health and family and relationship issues.

Interventions can be up to 6 months allowing time for healing and growth.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Full admin support including reception, billing and bookings
• Electronic Client management system
• On-going referrals of young people
• 40 years’ experience working with youth and families
• Salary packing to increase your take home pay

What we need from you:

• A passion to make a difference in young people’s lives
• Experience providing clinical services to young people aged 12 – 18 years and their families
• Available 2 days per week, 11am to 7pm
• A commitment to Bridging the Gap’s Vision and Values

Criteria:

• Masters degree in Counselling or similar (essential) 
• Current registration currency with ACA, CCAA, PACFA, or similar (essential) 
• ACA Level 3 or similar (preferred) 
• Experience in adolescent &/or family counselling (at least 2 years essential, greater preferred) 
• Experience working across a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, gender identity, neurodiversity, family relationships, domestic violence, parental drug and alcohol misuse, parenting skills, school and learning difficulties (preferred) 
• Knowledge of current child protection, work health & safety and privacy legislation (essential) 
• Excellent organisational skills (essential) 
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment (essential) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential) 
• Capable with technology – Client Management Systems, Word, Excel, and Outlook (essential) 
• Can demonstrate a value for Christian faith community. 
• Successful candidates will need to provide current (i) Working with Children Check  (ii) Police Check and (iii) Current NDIS worker clearance 

How to apply

Contact us for a position description, email reception@btg.org.au with AFC Counsellor in the subject line, or call for further information (Tue-Thu) on (02) 9673 1211 .

Apply via our listing on seek.com.au or on Christian Jobs Australia.

Closing date 18 December 2024. We will respond to applicants after the closing date. Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 13 January.