Counsellor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Counsellor | Parenting Orders Program | Mackay

• Employment Term:
  Maximum term part-time (3 days per week) until 30 June 2027
• Location:
  
  Mackay
• Remuneration: $53.43 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

Make a meaningful difference with Uniting Care Queensland

At Uniting Care we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

As a Counsellor
, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!

We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to join our Parenting Orders Program team to support individuals and families experiencing separation, high conflict and emotional stress.

This position will be based in Mackay. Some evening work will be required.

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At Uniting Care, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care.

We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

• Providing assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, referrals, case management to parents.
• Providing support to children and families through referrals and case collaboration.

The role will Include completing risk assessments and safety planning with people experiencing domestic and family violence as well as adhering to organisational processes and procedures to manage client risk as part of the case management process and client service delivery.

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

If you are ready to make a positive impact and support families in need, we would love to hear from you!

• A minimum of Bachelor Level Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution
• Eligible for membership with APS; AASW or PACFA
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card)
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check

• NFP Salary Packaging:
  Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link:
  Salary Packaging Explained
• Staff Discounts:
  Participation in our team member purchasing program
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself,…