Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)Centacare North Queenslandis a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services.
Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Longreach and Normanton.Benefits you will enjoyGreat NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a.
with Eziway Salary Packaging5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loadingBirthday Leave + Other Above Award BenefitsExtensive support and investment in your Professional DevelopmentFull time andPart time roles availableAbout the positionThe position entails assessment, behavioural support, counselling, trauma informed practice and advocacy for children who are subject to Child Protection involvement.
Counselling can be provided from the ages of four to eighteen years.Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:Delivering high-quality, evidence based counselling to meet therapy goals and support management of challenging and complex behavioursAssessing child or young person'sneeds and developing personalised treatment plans to support both the child and care team.Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and best practiceapproachMaintaining detailed client records and documentation in line with professional standardsParticipating in continuous professional development to stay up-to-date with industry best practicesProvide consistent, accurate and factual reporting requirements whilst also maintaining confidentiality at all times.Centacare North Queenslandis a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services.
Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Longreach and Normanton.Benefits you will enjoySCHADS L4SalaryGreat NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a.
with Eziway Salary Packaging5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loadingBirthday Leave + Other Above Award BenefitsExtensive support and investment in your Professional DevelopmentFull time andPart time roles availableAbout the positionThe position entails assessment, behavioural support, counselling, trauma informed practice and advocacy for children who are subject to Child Protection involvement.
Counselling can be provided from the ages of four to eighteen years.Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:Delivering high-quality, evidence based counselling to meet therapy goals and support management of challenging and complex behavioursAssessing child or young person'sneeds and developing personalised treatment plans to support both the child and care team.Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and best practiceapproachMaintaining detailed client records and documentation in line with professional standardsParticipating in continuous professional development to stay up-to-date with industry best practicesProvide consistent, accurate and factual reporting requirements whilst also maintaining confidentiality at all times.To be successful in this role you will have:Possession of a relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology or Behavioural Sciences and eligibility for membership of a relevant professional associationA developed understanding of disrupted attachment, trauma and the impact this can have on a child's behaviour and wellbeingKnowledge of an array of therapeutic and creative strategies to engage children during counselling sessions.Knowledge of behavioural support strategies to empower the child's care team to be able to best manage the child's behaviour and emotional needs.Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents for reports and case reviews.An ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner with First Nations children and families and other CALD families.An understanding of the Queensland Child Protection System to be able to provide informed practice and work alongside statutory organisations.A current Driver License.Currently hold, and/oreligibility to obtain and maintain, both aDisability Worker Screeningand a Working with Children Blue Card.The position closes at 5pm on Sunday 29th December unless filled prior and will not be monitored over the Christmas period.Shortlisting will commence early January 2025.Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer.
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employeesCentacare North Queensland (NQ) has been working with people since 1979 and is committed to improving the well being of the many communities in which we work.
We do this by providing a range of support, education and counselling programs to assist individuals, families and communities across North Queensland and the Gulf Country.
We strive to inspire hope, create well being and seek justice in all we do.Centacare North Queensland (NQ) has been working with people since 1979 and is committed to improving the well being of the many communities in which we work.
We do this by providing a range of support, education and counselling programs to assist individuals, families and communities across North Queensland and the Gulf Country.
We strive to inspire hope, create well being and seek justice in all we do.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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