Therapeutic CounsellorPart-time 60.8 hours f/n contractLocation: headspace Maitland The opportunity: The Therapeutic Counsellor will work within a dedicated and caring multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing therapeutic counselling, treatment and support to young people, develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways, and work with other services in the Primary Care setting. This role seeks to address mental illness and is inclusive of all gender orientations, cultural considerations and socio-economic demographics. Why work for us?Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay + Super Contributions after 12 monthsSalary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnightUp to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsAccess to 9% discount on Medibank private health insurance + more benefitsMeals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650 Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s, 9-day fortnights). Career and development opportunitiesThe opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environmentEssential Criteria:Tertiary degree qualifications in Counselling, Social work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or similar Experience in providing therapeutic interventions to support young peoples mental health, as well as their carers and familiesA demonstrated understanding of mental health assessments, referrals, and coordination of care for young people Demonstrated ability to work holistically with young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues including indigenous, refugee, CALD and low socio-economic backgroundExperience working independently in regional areas Desirable:Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) accredited and registered provider ie. AHPRA, AASW, AOTWho we are?Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes.For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.auTo apply click Apply now! Please include your cover letter and resume addressing your experience and qualifications.Applications Close: when we find you!Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.You must have the right to live and work in Australia.No agencies or third party applications please. AUD Maitland 2320