Early Career Mental Health Counsellor
Early Career Mental Health Counsellor
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Job Description
Part Time (30.4 hrs per week) Fixed Term (until 30 June 2026)
Key role within the Therapeutic Services program based in Adelaide
SCHADS Level 4 role salary packaging above award rates
Thorne Harbour Health is seeking an empathetic early career Mental Health Counsellor to deliver high-quality therapeutic counselling to LGBTQIA people and people living with or affected by HIV. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a specialist mental health service while receiving ongoing clinical and operational supervision.
About the role
In this role you will:
Deliver client-centred counselling interventions to clients presenting with mild to moderate mental health needs.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans under the guidance of senior clinicians.
Support clients exploring gender identity and connect them with gender affirmation services.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including AOD family violence peer workers and clinical professionals.
Contribute to group programs and mental health-focused community initiatives.
Whats on offer
In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 leave loading superannuation Thorne Harbour also pays above award. Youll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
A tertiary qualification in social work counselling psychology or occupational therapy (and eligibility for membership of a relevant body such as AASW PACFA APS ACA).
A passion for working with LGBTQIA people in a respectful and affirming way.
Willingness to grow your skills in trauma-informed culturally safe counselling practices.
Experience (or a strong interest in developing skills) in assessment care planning and delivering evidence-based interventions.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
A valid SA driver licence.
About us
Combining passion commitment and activism Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.
For a detailed position description including selection criteria visit our website:
For further enquiries please contact Sharna Ciotti Manager Therapeutic Services onor via email
Applicants from our LGBTQIA communities including those living with HIV those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities First Nations people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be made made via the application process within this advertisement linking to our job ad posting in Employment Hero.
Applications close: Sunday 24 August 2025
Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed applications will not be considered.
Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children police records and reference checks for all roles.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
