Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
About the program
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Wellways Australia is the first point of contact for all Australian Government Carer Gateway funded services across Queensland. The aim of the Carer Gateway is to help Carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. Carer Gateway provides many services to support carers in their caring role, including in person and phone counselling services.
About the role
Utilise your expert knowledge, communication skills and empathy to deliver counselling services and therapeutic groups to Carers with the flexible application of evidence-based clinical therapies including Rogerian and CBT. Facilitating groups is a large part of our service and strong groupwork facilitation skills will be highly considered.
A large part of the role is committed to the development of and influencing community relationships to deliver counselling services to specific carer groups including LGBTI community, young carers from rural and/or remote communities as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The successful applicant will be required to work from various Gold Coast locations offices. The role may also require flexibility to potentially work in the Scenic Rim/ Mt Tamborine region.
Skills & experience
Pre-employment requirements
What Wellways will offer you….
Wellways supports inclusivity and we're proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Lisa Green | Counsellor Practice Lead | 07 2111 7154
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
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