Therapy Shmerapy is a neurodivergent and gender-diverse led Counselling and Peer Mental Health support service. We operate via telehealth, Australia wide. We are proudly lived and living experience focused, meaning all of our practitioners have their own personal experiences navigating mental health challenges.

We take a depathologising approach, meaning we’re not as interested in diagnoses as much as we are interested in learning about you as a whole person. We are passionate about working within our communities, including but not limited to; autism, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ issues, c-PTSD, and trauma. We also work within other areas such as anxiety, depression and life transitions.

We are seeking Counsellors and Peer Workers to come join us. Please note that this is a contractor position, not traditional employment. You will be self-employed and required to have your own ABN and insurance.

Our passion lies not only in providing therapeutic support to our communities but also in empowering and highlighting the strengths of neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ professionals. If you identify with either of these communities, we strongly encourage you to apply so please let us know clearly in your application.

Must Haves:

• Neuroaffirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and depathologising approach,
• An ABN and insurances (Professional Indemnity and Public Liability),
• A comfy and private working from home setup (this is a fully remote role),
• Some availability outside of typical business hours,
• Willing to work openly with your lived and living experience,
• Organisational skills to manage your own calendar and notes,
• For counsellors and social workers, must be ACA/PACFA/ASW registered.

Good to Haves:

• Neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+ identifying.
• Prior experience working in the mental health field in telehealth/remote roles.

We want to be transparent, so here is what we can offer you:

• Work when you want and where you want.

Take time off whenever you would like to. Travel around and work away from home. You do not need to wait for approval. As long as punctuality to your sessions and privacy is maintained for our community, we really do not mind.

• Accommodations

We actually prefer that you are working in the way that is best for you. We will work with you to make sure everything is as comfy as possible.

• No overheads

All costs are paid for on your behalf, such as Microsoft Office, Halaxy add-ons, and advertising. We also like to schedule Professional Development to attend as a group. As we expand, we will also be offering group supervision.

Who this opportunity is perfect for:

• Someone who already has a job and is needing to supplement their main income with a second role.
• Someone interested in learning how to work in a telehealth private practice.
• Someone having difficulties finding a job due to not having their accommodations met.
• Someone who wants to feel like they are actually supporting their community, not taking from them.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

We will review all applications and contact you in early August. So if you do not hear from us immediately, please don't be discouraged. We will be responding to all applications received.