Counsellor - Family Wellbeing Services

About the role – Full-time max term contract until 30 June 2026

The Family Wellbeing Professional Counsellor delivers a model of counselling that incorporates a holistic, systemic and trauma informed lens over a suite of approved, universal, evidence-based counselling theories.

You will provide direct support and facilitation of services to, for and on behalf of our clients which may include individual counselling, facilitating psycho-educational sessions, supporting clients and their community of care team.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Deliver child-focused counselling and family therapy to children, young people, and families to support good mental health for individual and family functioning as well as supporting the family to build capacity to learn life skills in these areas.
• Work with clients to establish goals and achieve identified outcomes that support client wellbeing
• Deliver a client centred practice approach based on the organisations Tapa Marnini-apinthi best practice framework.

About you: 

You will be self-motivated, creative, engaging and have attention to detail, as well as an awareness of the bigger picture. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and are always working towards a best practice model for our clients through the collection of data, continual research, and evaluation.  

You will also have the following skills and experience: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification and experience. (Minimum degree in Psychology, Social Work,Counselling or similar as required by the funding body and the organisation).
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of counselling as part of an organisation providing mental health services, and/or the delivery of professional counselling services to children and/or families
• Evidence of competent experience and ability for provision of therapeutic group facilitation,presenting or training.

Specific Requirements: 

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability. 

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:

• A current and valid DHS: Child-Related Employment Screening/WWCC
• A current and valid National Police Clearance
• Training – Child Safe Environments
• Ability and willingness to travel within South Australia as required.
• A valid full South Australian drivers’ license (C Class)
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours.
  

About us: 

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

Why work with us? 

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive: 

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 4.1, $85,126pa) + super
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay 
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion. 

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.