Therapeutic Counsellor - Fitzroy, Australia - Victorian Aboriginal Health Service

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
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Fitzroy, Australia

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Therapeutic Counsellor I generalist & gambling counselling position
**About the Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of

Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marks as a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrate it's 50-year of providing

a comprehensive range of medical, dental, allied health and social services for our Community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the Community

through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the

ongoing needs of the Community.

VAHS is a child-safe organisation, committed to child safety and well-being, and recruits staff in accordance with the
Child Safe Standards Victoria.

**About the Opportunity

The role of the Therapeutic Counsellor **is to assist develop and provide -therapeutic intervention services to

individuals and families who are affected by a range of presenting issues inclusive of clients adversely affected by

gambling behaviours.

The
Therapeutic Counsellor sits within
VAHS Financial Wellbeing Team to provide comprehensive counselling and

services aimed at building capacity and Community awareness of gambling harm and associated issues.

**Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant counselling qualification or experience _i.e mental _
- health, AOD. _Or applicant completing studies towards tertiary qualifications.
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential

  • An understanding of and commitment to the Aboriginal community.
  • Understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and the issues facing these organisations
  • Genuine interest in developing services for individuals & families adversely affected by gambling behaviours.
  • Understanding, experience and skills in mental health and social, and emotional wellbeing issues including
substance misuse

  • Experience or interest in planning and facilitating evidencebased informed therapeutic individual and group
programs.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and listening skills
  • Good computer skills and an understanding of data collection
  • The demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multiskilled team.

How to Apply
You will need a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role. Please
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