• Max term position until 30 June 2026 with options for full-time or part-time engagement supporting clients around Central Coast as part of the Supporting Recovery Program funded by the PHN
• Provide team leadership, quality client-centred counselling and supervision that meets the needs of our employees, clients and families and is consistent with BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values
• Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 80-year history of providing care

Key Benefits

• Fantastic learning opportunities – staff professional development
• Professional clinical supervision
• As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

About the Role

The purpose of this very rewarding role is to provide counselling, support and specialist group programmes to individuals, couples, children, and families through collaborative practices that are:

• Trauma informed
• Evidence Based
• Psycho-educational

Supporting clients from all walks of life to overcome difficulties, build resilience, to enhance their quality of life and relationships. Being skilled in working with families experiencing domestic and family violence with the willingness to work with people who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence with a focus on long term recovery.

You are a subject matter expert and will provide quality client-centred counselling and supervision with some leadership in your team and stream that meets the needs of our employees, clients and families and is consistent with BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values.

About You

You will be an experienced Senior Counsellor who has a genuine passion for working within the community. The successful applicant will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant human services (e.g. Psychology, Counselling) with a minimum 3 years experience
• Clinical Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. PACFA or ACA)
• Experience in trauma informed practice
• Demonstrated experience & skills in counselling and group work including child focused counselling/play therapy
• Demonstrated experience in leadership
• Experience in the Domestic and Family Violence sector
• Demonstrated experience & skills in counselling and group work within an agency setting
• Demonstrated experience relating to diverse stakeholders, e.g. Government departments & other non-government organisations
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive, respectful practice when working with First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIA+ and people with disabilities
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Willing to undergo a Police Check
• Current Drivers’ License

Desirables

• Demonstrated experience & skills in individual and group settings with those experiencing Domestic Violence
• Post graduate qualifications in a speciality area e.g. Play Therapy, child counselling

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply Now’’ and attach your CV and a Cover Letter.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

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