ABOUT MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE TASMANIA (MRC TAS)

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and North West of the State.

The Phoenix Centre provides a range of specialised mental health support services for people from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, including survivors of torture and trauma, and is the Tasmanian member of the Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT).

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Counsellor is responsible for the delivery of specialised trauma informed and recovery-oriented counselling, groupwork and related support services for individuals and families with a CALD background of all ages and genders, including people from asylum, humanitarian and refugee backgrounds. The Counsellor contributes to community education and capacity building with CALD communities, external services and the Tasmanian community.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant counselling discipline e.g., social work, psychology or counselling.
• Experience in counselling and the ability to undertake comprehensive assessments with children, young people, adults and families.
• Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in working with people with a CALD background including people who have experienced trauma and torture.
• Capacity to work with interpreters.
• High level of communication skills and interpersonal skills, including written and oral skills, consultation, negotiation, advocacy, and liaison skills.
• Experience and skills in facilitating group work, community development and delivering training.
• Demonstrated experience in working as a member of a diverse team.
• Current Tasmanian Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and / or experience in the delivery of psychosocial support programs (desirable).
• Experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families from refugee and migrant backgrounds (desirable).

WE OFFER:

• SCHADS Level 5 salary with salary packaging
• Regular specialist clinical external supervision
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Paid leave days including 3 days over the Christmas / New Year break and 2 mental health and wellbeing days per year

HOW TO APPLY?

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Please review the Position Description and Selection Criteria prior to submitting your application.

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A position description is attached.