Counsellor

• 498848

• St Marys, NSW, Australia, 2760

• Max Term Full-Time

About You: 
You are a compassionate and approachable professional who is passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. With experience in counselling and group work, you bring a trauma-informed and person-centred approach to your practice and are confident working with individuals, couples, children and families from diverse backgrounds. 

You value collaboration, build genuine relationships with clients and colleagues, and are committed to helping create safe, supportive and empowering environments where people can thrive. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant human services (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Social Work) or equivalent demonstrated experience 

• Clinical membership of relevant professional body (e.g. PACFA - Psychotherapy, Counsellors Association of Australia or AASW) 

• Demonstrated experience & skills in individual and group settings with those experiencing and/or perpetrating Domestic Violence (leading DV programs or groups) 

• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing counselling to individuals and families. 

Key Benefits: 

• Salaried Role under SCHADS Award plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits 

• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits 

• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth 

• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service 

About Us: 

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.  

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.  

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people. 

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.