Counsellor / Psychologist / Social Worker - Employee or Subcontractor

Are you an engaged and compassionate practitioner looking to make a meaningful difference for your clients and within your organisation? Do you have at least three years' postgraduate experience in counselling, social work, or psychology?

Positive Solutions is a Tasmanian not-for-profit with over 35 years of experience supporting individuals, families, workplaces, and communities. As we enter an exciting new phase of strategic planning, we're seeking a practitioner who is motivated to contribute not only to positive client outcomes but also to helping shape the future of our organisation.

This opportunity is open to practitioners based in the Burnie to Devonport region, with the ability and willingness to travel across Tasmania's North West to deliver services onsite to individuals, workplaces, and community settings. We welcome applications from candidates seeking employment as well as experienced subcontractors interested in partnering with us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and adaptable team member who demonstrates initiative, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and has the resilience and flexibility to respond effectively to changing priorities and client needs. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating change, embracing innovation, and pivoting their approach as required to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

About the Role

Based in Devonport (or in the Northwest of Tasmania) this role delivers high-quality counselling services across face-to-face, onsite workplace settings and telehealth, supporting a diverse client base.

Working independently and as part of a wider Hobart based team, you will:

• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (including EAP clients) and longer-term therapeutic support

• Support workers compensation and private clients

• Deliver onsite workplace services, including critical incident response

• Conduct risk assessments, safety planning and manage complex presentations

• Work with a diversity of clients including individuals and where you have the skills, couples, children and young people

• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and professional standards

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Work structure:

• 0.2 FTE (approx. 1 days per week equivalent, additional work available upon client demand). Please note that if you are able to travel to Launceston that there are additional hours available.

• Flexibility to work across business hours onsite, after-hours telehealth, or a combination of both

• Participation in an on-call roster as part of a shared team approach

• Additional hours may be offered in response to where there is increased service demand

About You

You are an engaged, thoughtful and proactive practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality care and contributing positively to your workplace. You bring both clinical capability and a genuine desire to make a difference.

You will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related discipline

• Registration with AASW, APS, PACFA or ACA

• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience

• Strong skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches

• Demonstrated capability in risk assessment, safety planning and managing complex presentations

• Excellent communication, documentation and time management skills

• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a broader team

Highly regarded:

• Experience in EAP or workplace counselling

• Delivery of training, wellbeing programs or critical incident response

• Experience working with couples and/or young people

• Familiarity with Family Law frameworks

• Engagement in professional supervision and reflective practice

• Experience working within supported clinical leadership environments

• Skills in mediation, conflict coaching or workplace conflict resolution

Requirements:

• Current Working with Vulnerable People (Tasmania) registration

• National Police Check.

• Current driver’s licence

Why Join Positive Solutions?

At Positive Solutions, we invest in your wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth:

• Flexible work design – combine onsite business hours with after-hours telehealth, including appropriate loadings.

• On-call roster participation – contribute to a shared, supported model of service responsiveness

• Health & wellbeing benefits - permanent staff (available after probation) including:

  • Wellbeing allowance to support self-care activities

  • Contribution toward breaks and holiday-related expenses

  • Additional paid wellbeing leave days (pro-rata)

  • Allocated preventative health appointment leave annually (pro-rata)

• Clinical care for clinicians: access to supervision, debriefing and Employee Assistance Program support (of your choice) and in-house training

• Supportive leadership and connected culture focused on psychological safety and engagement.

• Salary packaging (permanent staff) up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals/entertainment

• Purpose-driven work with real impact across Tasmania

Salary

Employment conditions and remuneration is in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020, with salary commensurate with experience

Need more information?

Contact the Operations or Clinical Services Manager via ••••@positivesolutions.com.au

How to Apply

Please submit via SEEK:

• A current resume

• A cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your experience and suitability

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Our Commitment

Positive Solutions is committed to child safety and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, and LGBTQIA+ communities.