About Us:

Allambee is a leading provider of specialist therapeutic services for people impacted by sexual violence and/or domestic and family violence with over 30 years’ experience supporting individuals, children, young people, and families of the Peel region.

Alongside our therapeutic programs, Allambee’s Women’s Health Service provides responsive gendered health services, combined with preventive interventions and health promotion activities to support improved long-term health outcomes for women.

About the Role:

Allambee is recruiting for an Intake Counsellor to provide specialist triage assessment, case management, advocacy and counselling interventions for clients referred into Allambee's therapeutic services.

The Intake Counsellor provides case management support and direct-client support to clients waiting for services and clients engaged in Allambee’s group-based programs.

You will be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic, and supportive team that is committed making a real difference to the lives of individuals, children, young people, and families impacted by interpersonal violence.

Key Responsibilities:

(Dependent on role/program):

• Comprehensive triage screening of new referrals including: risk assessment and safety planning; eligibility for Allambee services; assessment of severity and complexity of needs; priority and/or waitlist status; and other support needs
• Provision of crisis and brief interventions for clients requiring immediate support.
• Support the management of referrals via consultation/liaison with referring parties and an integrated/collaborative approach to care and case management
• Support the management of waitlist for Allambee services to ensure clients receive timely access to services and are appropriately supported while waiting for services
• Assist clients to access support from other health and community services as appropriate
• Support the delivery and development of groups and workshops for clients, professionals, and other as needed.
• Interagency consultation and collaborative case management
• Active engagement in reflective practice, clinical supervision and professional development.

Allambee offers the following:

• Supportive, team-based working environment within a values driven organisation
• The opportunity to develop your skills in a specialised therapeutic setting
• Full training provided with a strong organisational focus on professional development
• Professional supervision
• Diversity in job/role with the option for being involved with a range of projects or initiatives
• Family friendly work-place
• Salary packaging and Novated leasing opportunities

About You:

Allambee is looking for a passionate, motivated individual who either has experience in working with trauma or who has experience in counselling/triage roles and is looking to make a move into this specialised area.

The role is part-time of 3 days/week. Hours are 8:30am-4:30pm. Days negotiable.

Successful candidates will bring the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling or related discipline with knowledge and experience relevant to the role and eligibility for membership in the relevant professional association.
• Strong skills in completing individual and family assessments, particularly in relation to risk/safety, trauma and mental health.
• 12 months or more experience in in providing counselling interventions to children, adolescents and/or adults.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of trauma informed care and practice
• An understanding of family and domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse and the impacts of trauma consistent with best practice theoretical frameworks
• Understanding and appreciation of issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from CALD backgrounds
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.

The successful candidate must have current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check (or equivalent), and a current WA Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

next steps

To apply, please click Apply Now.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.

If you would like to talk more about the role or the service please contact Kelly Wrightstone, Services Manager at [email protected] or 08 9535 8263, using the subject line: Intake Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Allambee is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Allambee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.