Counsellor

Bunbury - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West Great South Upper Wheatbelt and Peel Regions of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of Services including GP Clinics Primary Health Care Counselling community host various programs. SWAMS has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To promote equality and support this position will be subject to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference for this role.

SWAMS is seeking a passionate and dedicated Counsellor to join our multidisciplinary Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) team. This role plays a vital part in supporting the social emotional and mental wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients across the South West region.

About the Role

As a Counsellor at SWAMS you will deliver traumainformed counselling and wellbeing support to clients presenting with a range of concerns including mental health issues AOD use suicide ideation and other social and emotional wellbeing needs.

Provide traumainformed counselling and complete all associated case management requirements including assessments treatment plans risk assessments and case notes.
Work collaboratively with internal multidisciplinary teams and external agencies including completing referrals when required.
Maintain strict confidentiality professional integrity and adherence to SWAMS policies procedures and ethical standards.
Participate in reporting and data collection requirements including contributing to meetings working groups and program development.
Support continuous quality improvement by ensuring service delivery aligns with evidencebased best practice.
Promote the Mental Health and AOD programs internally and externally and assist with group presentations when needed.
Engage in ongoing professional development maintain a safe working environment and undertake reasonable additional duties as directed.

Essential Criteria

Tertiary qualification in Counselling Social Work Psychology or related field.
Welldeveloped counselling skills.
Understanding of the historical context of Aboriginal people.
Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external agencies.
Knowledge of the impacts of past removal policies and intergenerational trauma.
Demonstrated riskmanagement abilities.
Strong timemanagement skills to handle a counselling caseload.
Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills within a multidisciplinary setting.
Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the team and community.

Why SWAMS

Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day SWAMS offers the following:

17.5% leave loading
Up to $18550 salary packaging options and novated leasing options
Discounted gym memberships
Uniforms supplied
Generous leave allowances

At SWAMS child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.

For more information about SWAMS and the role:

About SWAMS our great organisation queries please contact Human Resources on (08) .

To Apply

To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street Bunbury.

Required Experience:

About the Role

Provide traumainformed counselling and complete all associated case management requirements including assessments treatment plans risk assessments and case notes.
Work collaboratively with internal multidisciplinary teams and external agencies including completing referrals when required.
Maintain strict confidentiality professional integrity and adherence to SWAMS policies procedures and ethical standards.
Participate in reporting and data collection requirements including contributing to meetings working groups and program development.
Support continuous quality improvement by ensuring service delivery aligns with evidencebased best practice.
Promote the Mental Health and AOD programs internally and externally and assist with group presentations when needed.
Engage in ongoing professional development maintain a safe working environment and undertake reasonable additional duties as directed.

Essential Criteria

Tertiary qualification in Counselling Social Work Psychology or related field.
Welldeveloped counselling skills.
Understanding of the historical context of Aboriginal people.
Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external agencies.
Knowledge of the impacts of past removal policies and intergenerational trauma.
Demonstrated riskmanagement abilities.
Strong timemanagement skills to handle a counselling caseload.
Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills within a multidisciplinary setting.
Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the team and community.

Why SWAMS

Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day SWAMS offers the following: