Curis Recruitment is excited to partner with an Aboriginal Medical Service located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. They are looking for a Counsellor to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in leading healthy lives. Salary Package: Salary of $93,000.00 per annum plus 12% Superannuation District Allowance of $8,700.00 per annum Air conditioning allowance of $2,210.00 per annum Annual Airfare of $1,230.00 per annum Housing provided or $15,600.00 per year allowance Salary packaging benefits – increase your take-home pay through not-for-profit tax benefits Discounted gym membership 5 weeks annual leave Summary: Are you a dedicated Counsellor looking for a permanent full-time role position? You will play a crucial role in providing culturally safe and effective counselling services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families. You will focus on enhancing social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) through individual, family, and group interventions, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support. Your Responsibilities: Complete detailed psychosocial assessments identifying the connections between mental concerns and complex social contexts. Provide individual and family SEWB counselling services in appropriate settings, including onsite, home visits, or outreach. Facilitate group interventions specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Offer individual and family counselling addressing issues of grief, loss, trauma, and other factors impacting wellbeing. Collaborate with the team to ensure continuity of care under case management plans. Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and promotion of services that enhance the coping capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and individuals, ensuring culturally safe delivery. Engage in stakeholder and interagency meetings to support a multidisciplinary approach to client care, including client allocation, reviews, and service development. Work with the team to provide access to interpreting services or other necessary support. Refer clients appropriately to internal and external services as needed. Qualifications: A minimum of a Diploma in a recognised qualification in Counselling, Mental Health, or a related field. Proven well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Knowledge of evidence-based and culturally appropriate approaches to mental health, SEWB, and AOD issues within Aboriginal communities. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of social and emotional wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Understanding of Aboriginal Community Control in the context of health care. Demonstrated experience providing culturally secure, trauma-informed counselling. MUST HAVE FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA If you would like to apply for this position please click 'Apply Now' or send an email to caroline@curis.com.au and I will be in touch within 24 hours. Why work with Curis Recruitment? We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW ' ! On top of this, we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres. Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there, so when you are represented by us, you are always shown in the best light – this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step. Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
