Mental Health Counsellor
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Job Summary
Mental Health Counsellor
Department:Health and Clinical Services
Location:Swan Hill
Employment Type:Full-time
Reports to:Team Leader Swan Hill
Salary:$4045 per hour superannuation salary packaging and 17.5% annual leave loading
About MDAS
Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation committed to supporting Aboriginal individuals families and Community through culturally strong safe and communityled services. Our work is grounded in LORE and guided by the values ofMIND SPIRIT and BODY honouring Country culture and Elders.
About the Role
The Mental Health Counsellor provides culturally safe evidencebased therapeutic support to Aboriginal people experiencing complex needs including mental health challenges trauma dual diagnosis and disability. The role operates within the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) framework and Victorian Mental Health Standards delivering individual family and group counselling.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver culturally safe counselling and focused psychological interventions
- Conduct intakes mental health assessments risk assessments and MARAM screening
- Develop and review Individual Treatment and SEWB Plans
- Provide psychoeducation group programs and community-based supports
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to KPI and funding outcomes
- Manage an active caseload of 1820 clients (pro-rata)
- Collaborate with internal teams community members and external stakeholders
What Were Looking For
Essential:
- Diploma of Counselling or Mental Health with 2 years counselling experience
- Demonstrated experience delivering culturally safe trauma-informed care
Desirable:
- Tertiary qualification in psychology counselling social work or related field
- Experience supporting individuals and families with complex trauma
Screening Requirements
- Victorian Drivers Licence
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check (arranged by MDAS)
Interested Lets Have a Yarn
For more information contactTiffany Griffin Hiring Managerat
MDAS is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
