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Carer Counsellor

CARER COUNSELLOR

Full-time, Fixed Term 12-month contract

Come and join a strong, passionate and supportive Carer Counsellor team and provide health support in our local community.

  • Amazing flexible working from home arrangements available.
  • This is a full time, fixed-term contract that is valid for 12 months from the commencement date.
  • Travel to other Merri Health sites required for in-person counselling sessions.
  • Generous salary packaging purchased leave and flexible work arrangements available.

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

Carer Counsellors are responsible for providing a range of short-term counselling and support services to carers who care for people who are aged, have a disability, mental health condition or other chronic health condition including dementia.

Carer Counsellors provide direct counselling to individuals through face-to-face, structured telephone calls, internet or group work.

The Carer Counsellor has a role in networking with other service providers in the region.

You will be responsible for

As a Carer Counsellor, you will be responsible for:

  • Delivering person-centred carer counselling using a range of methodologies and therapeutic approaches.
  • Working with carers to build their self-care and coping mechanisms regarding the physical and emotional challenges and stress of care responsibilities.
  • Linking carers in with other appropriate longer-term supports.
  • Providing accurate information, advice and referrals to a range of services/supports so the carer can find suitable care solutions based on their circumstances.
  • Developing, planning and delivering group counselling sessions and other innovative offerings that meet carers’ needs; and
  • Collaborating with the counselling team and wider Carer Services Program on projects and events

To succeed in this role you will have

To be successful with Merri Health Carer Services you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

  • Bachelor qualification in Counselling, Social Work/Psychology degree or equivalent tertiary qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in counselling/related field
  • Formally accredited by one of the following Associations: Australian Counselling Association (ACA), or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PCFA), or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Knowledge of a broad range of therapeutic interventions and theoretical frameworks
  • Experience in working with individuals and groups delivering short-term counselling.
  • Very good knowledge of the community care sector and potential referral pathways
  • Ability to work under set funding targets and compliance requirements.

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.
You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

To learn more about what we offer please visit our work for us page.

HOW TO APPLY

Please start by reviewing the attached Position Description and take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.

If you have any questions, or if you are ready to apply, please send your CV and queries to;

Cassandra Allen,

TEAM LEADER, Counselling and Coaching • Carer Services at: cassandra.allen@merrihealth.org.au

Applications close 15/04/2024

What else do I need to know

At Merri, diversity and inclusion is critical to everything that we do, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the communities that we work in. No matter how you identify, we encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our roles.