Aboriginal Health Worker; Counsellor
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health
Note:
This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.
Location:
- Wellington (NSW)
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.
Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.
About the RoleThe Aboriginal Health Worker (Counsellor) aims to support Indigenous community members aged 15 years and older (and their families) who are assessed as vulnerable in terms of health, social and emotional wellbeing, drug, alcohol and substance misuse or offending, violence and victimisation.
Responsibilities- With direction from the Team Leader develop protocols that are age, gender and culturally sensitive with respect to intake, ongoing client intervention, referral, case management and exit planning.
- Conduct assessments of clients referred to the service that demonstrate consistency and transparency.
- Ensure that all client interaction and intervention is documented and records reflect all aspects of client and community contact.
- Participate in ongoing education and training as directed by the Team Leader
- Engage in formal supervision with the Team Leader and external supervision with a nominated provider.
- Promote the service and access to the service within the local Aboriginal community
- A Certificate of Aboriginality
- Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Diploma of Counselling or Diploma of Mental Health
- Previous Experience in Aboriginal Health is Highly Preferable
- Australian Drivers Licence
- Working With Children Check
- Proof of COVID vaccination
- National Criminal Record Check
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging, and access to Novated Leasing
- Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation
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