Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and peoplewho identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• SCHADS 5B pay rate + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
• Full time opportunity based in Upper Mount Gravatt (travel to other locations required)

About the opportunity

The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of In-person Counselling Services within the Carer Gateway. The Young Carer Counsellor will have experience and a passion for working with young people, enjoy travelling to various locations to provide outreach counselling services to identified young carers where required (aged 5 - 25 years), as well as adult carers, in line with the principles outlined in the Carer Gateway In-Person Counselling Services practice guidelines. This position will work closely with young carers and sections of the community identified through collaboration with our Counselling Practice Lead and Community Engagement Young Carer Support Worker.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Utilising expert knowledge to deliver effective carer counselling services with the flexible application of evidence-based therapies.
• Providing both individual counselling and therapeutic group work from Wellways offices, co-locations, school settings (main stream and Flexi schools), youth organisations, and youth justice services as required.
• Managing external stakeholder relationships and developing service partnerships and cross-referral pathways.
• Contributing to the development of and influencing community relationships to enable the delivery of counselling services to specific carer cohort groups, particularly young carers.
• Willingness and availability to travel to schools across the Queensland 1 region (including Wider Brisbane area, City of Gold Coast, City of Caboolture, City of Moreton Bay including South Moreton Bay Islands).

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Qualified Counsellor, Psychologist or Social Worker with relevant qualifications recognised in Australia
• Accreditation within an Australian professional association; Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Experience with clinical therapies including but not limited to Rogerian, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Child and Adolescent Play-Based Therapy, Creative and Expressive Therapies
• Experience face to face counselling children and adolescents in individual and group settings ages 5-25
• Experience delivering counselling services to young clients through trauma informed practice

Other Compliance required:

• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check- Blue card

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savour delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

Please click apply now to download the full position description from our careers page.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter. This ad will be closing on the advertised closing date.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Green on 07 2111 7154 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Young Carer Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways