Counsellor School Wellbeing Program
Centacare Central West & Orana
Orange – James Sheahan Catholic High School
Permanent – Full Time – 76hr per Fortnight
Centacare – Where expertise meets empathy
About the Role
We are seeking an individual with a degree in the field of either Psychology / Social Work / Counselling, who is an agile, proactive, team player with excellent communication skills and has a genuine passion for the sector.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- The Counsellor will provide therapeutic counselling services to individuals, children and families at the, James Sheahan High School.
- Support the wider organisational values, ethos and mission whilst maintaining a community-centred focus within their role and service
Skills and Experience
- Recognised degree or equivalent to in the field of Psychology/Social Work/ Counselling.
- Demonstrable experience in working with children to address issues such as emotional and psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, life-stage issues, behavioural problems etc
- Demonstrable ability in implementing intervention strategies based on sound theoretical frameworks.
- Demonstrable experience and ability in liaising and working with stakeholders such as referring agencies.
- Experience in and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Willingness to work within the Catholic ethos of the organisation.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel
Benefits
- Centacare offers a great range of benefits including, above award pay rates, generous salary packaging.
- A flexible and supportive work environment, an extra wellbeing leave day.
- Assistance with developing your skills and abilities to further your career opportunities.
How Do You Apply
- Considered applications will require a cover letter, resume and a statement addressing the above eight (8) “Skills and Experience” points
Applications Close 5pm Friday 6th October 2024
- A copy of the Position Description is available on request. For further information please contact:
Aaron Jackson, Manager School Wellbeing Program
Mobile 0490 207 813
email aaron.jackson@centacarebathurst.com.au
About Us
- Centacare is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of professional social services to the families and communities in the Central West and beyond.
- We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual or gender orientation, age, disability, marital status, carer responsibilities, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
- Centacare is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from a Cultural and Linguistic Diverse background are warmly encouraged to apply.
- Centacare is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse.