Counsellor

Women deserve to heal from trauma particularly domestic violence and be empowered to make positive safe and informed choices.Your new role:You will support women and their children to overcome the effects of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief and loss and other women’s health issues. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake an initial assessment; provide high quality counselling, psychotherapy, case management, and therapeutic group work.We use a trauma informed, strengths based approach and an integrated, wrap around service model.Terms: Part Time position (30 hours per week) role based in our Centre for Women’s, Children’s and Family Health in CampbelltownThe Benevolent Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)What you need to succeed?You will have at least 3 years experience working with families who have experienced domestic violence and trauma in a counselling setting.You will have a strong understanding of attachment and the impacts of adversity on children’s developmental outcomesA trauma informed strengths based approach to working with clientsA clear understanding of child protection issues and mandatory reporting responsibilitiesExcellent time management and organising skills to balance competing demandsAbility to provide outstanding service to our clients in a positive, respectful and culturally sensitive wayRelevant tertiary (degree) qualification in counselling, art therapy, social work or other related discipline. Interested? Apply online today!Call Michelle on 0411547738 to discuss the role in more detail.Counsellor 35 AUD Australia - NSW Sydney South West & M5 Corridor Campbelltown 2560