Dedicated COUNSELLOR – supporting our clients to live their best life!
PART-TIME POSITION Burn Out Prevention Caseload ModelAllocated Professional Development BudgetIndividual & Peer Group SupervisionIndustry Best Administrative SupportSupportive Team CultureEstablished Referral BaseRelocation Allowance to GladstoneDue to ongoing growth, CQ Psych Services is seeking a dynamic Counsellor to provide professional and high-quality services. Join our team of experienced mental health professionals in prioritising the health and well-being of our community.
This role offers structured support, both clinical and administrative, to guide your transition into private practice. It allows you to balance your daily workload and offers a schedule that enables you to have time with a team of like-minded individuals, committed to sharing skills and making a difference. Your growth as a health professional will be nurtured as you support your clients to become their best selves.
A CQ Psych Services Counsellor displays utmost integrity in all interactions and behaviours. Your work in supporting the mental health of community members is driven by a model that is both respectful and collaborative in nature.
The CQ Psych Services Vision is to be our community's leading and most trusted provider of innovative, compassionate, and personalised mental health care, delivering quality therapy that inspires and motivates clients to create the best life for themselves.
We currently have an opportunity for a registered Counsellor to join our team. Our clinician diaries are structured in line with a burnout prevention caseload model, which includes no scheduling of appointments outside your agreed upon hours, monitoring to ensure your caseload is balanced, and flexibility for both morning and afternoon shifts.
CQ Psych Services offers a structured Career Progression Pathway to ensure you can continue to grow in your career, develop your niche interest area, explore non-clinical opportunities, and step into a leadership role should a position be available.
In addition to the above, we also offer: Structured Professional Development TrainingRegular in-house training and skill building opportunitiesAccess to CQ Psych Services Comprehensive Resource HubWork Laptop SuppliedGuaranteed Christmas Leaveand much more.This is an employee opportunity. The details of the complete Remuneration Package will be discussed at interview.
Now in its 6th year, CQ Psych Services is a well-established and growing business. We have created a work environment that is respectful, encouraging, and supportive, allowing you to grow in your dream role.
Our success has been recognised in our community, with our Director being a nominee for the Women in Business Awards in 2019. In 2020, CQ Psych Services won the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Best in Business Award for Innovation while also being nominated for several other awards. In 2021, we were nominated for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Best in Business Award for Individual Customer Service.
Does the above sound too good to be true? We have regular discussions with our team around why they love working with us and how we can work on consistently improving as a practice and team. Below is some feedback from our team members:
Tom, Provisional Psychologist: "The thing I enjoy the most about CQ Psych Services is that it's a very friendly work environment with a balance of support and a sense of autonomy and independence."
Jessica, Masters Student (final placement): "Thank you all for the wonderful opportunity to work with you and learn with you. In the short time here, I feel I have made great connections with you all."
Our home is on the Central Queensland Coast in the regional city of Gladstone. We are only minutes from the beach with easy access to fishing. The local area offers walking paths, free BBQs, the bonus of a free kid's water park, and much more! The Gladstone area offers something for everyone.
To Apply: We would love to have you join our team as we work towards fulfilling our vision of being our community's leading provider of quality services. Apply right now by sending us your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant background and what you can bring to the role. To be considered for this role, you must send both documents.
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For more information or a copy of the Position Description, please feel free to email our Practice/Business Manager, Jessica Butler at .
Want to Know More? Please email our Practice/Business Manager, Jessica Butler at to request a complete Position Description.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits: Gym membershipProfessional development assistanceRelocation assistanceSchedule: Monday to FridayNo weekendsApplication Question(s): Do you hold a tertiary qualification in Psychology/Social Work/Counselling?Are you currently registered with the Australian Counselling Association?What is your area of interest or specialist field?Experience: Counselling: 1 year (Preferred)Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred)Work Location: In person
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