Family Support Counsellor (East Metro)

• Remuneration: $40.02 to $48.85 per hour (depending on experience)
• Location: Armadale Midland (East Metro)
• Employment Type: FIXED TERM 12-month contract with possibility of extension. 0.8 1FTE (with one evening shift per week 11:30AM 7:30PM)

HelpingMinds

HelpingMinds is a highly regarded carer support and mental health services organisation thats been making a difference for nearly 50 years. Each year our compassionate team supports more than 10000 people across WA to feel heard supported and empowered.

The Position

We are seeking individuals with a strong passion and drive to provide counselling support to adults and young people through individual and group-based settings. The successful candidates will represent the HelpingMinds brand with warmth and professionalism while building strong connections with local service providers to ensure holistic community-focused care.

Responsibilities of the role include (not limited to):

• Provide a counselling service to young people (0-18) at risk of developing mental health issues and adult carers including Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) carers.
• Employ both a brief intervention model for working with clients as well as therapeutic interventions where appropriate for the support HelpingMinds offers;
• Establish self-help Support Groups for Carers and provide support to the group once it is established;
• Develop wellbeing care plans with clients and utilising a strengths-based approach discuss the issues and impact of mental health and apply goal setting and identifying support networks;

For more information including a copy of the Job Description please head to the HelpingMinds website: You

Minimum qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work
• Current Drivers License
• Proof of Australian Working Rights

Candidates will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:

• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• Working with Children Card
• Current First Aid Certificate

The Perks

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15900 per annum
• Generous leave entitlements: 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata) increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) once reaching 3 years of continuous service
• 2 wellness days per year increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service
• Generous superannuation:12.5% increasing to 13.5% once reaching 1 year of continuous service
• Professional development and support around additional training
• Access to free external counselling with the Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Reflective Practice Supervision

Culture Statement

We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope Collaboration Trust Integrity and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality your ideas your passion and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

Apply Now

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds please submit a resume and cover letter that addresses the selection criteria.

For more information contact the Recruitment team onor email

HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQIA people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.