Allied Health Professional - Counsellor

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people with a focus on mental health and wellbeing long-term unemployment prevention of youth suicide child protection as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Realise your potential at yourtown.

your opportunity

yourtowns Mind 4 Kids Program provides psychosocial support and psychological therapies for children aged to 11 years with moderate mental health issues to improve their health resilience and wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a reputable service that has a range of programs in the child and family space and is well connected with the community. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and attend cross-service training with other co-located services including Glugor Young Parents Program Starfish Family Mental Health Support Service Communities for Children and Expressive Therapies.

The program is delivered within a stepped care approach and works in an integrated and collaborative manner with wraparound supports. It is provided on site and via outreach.

We are seeking an Allied Health Professional - Counsellor to support children aged 0-11yrs and their families by providing a single-entry point into mental health care wraparound supports and psychological therapies. You will work closely with the psychosocial support team to enhance positive child and family outcomes.

Your role will include:

undertake needs assessment case planning and referrals
engage parents/carers and children in a range of evidence-based screening questionnaires and outcome measures
deliver evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions
support children to improve their mental health and emotional and social wellbeing
work with families to improve parental understanding of childs needs and how to support their child

what we are looking for

You will be comfortable and skilled in working with a wide age range of children and young people and will have demonstrated experience and commitment to evidence-based therapies in line with the persons needs.

You will bring:

passion commitment and belief in young people
relevant university level qualifications and eligibility for professional registration with ACA PACFA or other relevant body
minimum 3 years experience providing counselling and psychotherapy for children and their families
demonstrated skills in assessment case formulation and planning
ability to provide tailored age and culturally appropriate therapeutic responses to children and young people

This position will initially be appointed on a maximum term basis until 30 June 2026 with potential for ongoing work subject to funding. Full time and part time applications will be considered.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe inclusive and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient resourceful and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
access to evidence based online modules from Mental Health Academy and Emerging Minds
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16000 learning modules
a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
access to discounted private health insurance banking and finance insurance and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people their families neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply and for a full Position Description please visit: Marnie Elliot Talent Partner on

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

In our team we value diversity inclusivity and people who want to make a difference