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Family Support Counsellor

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HelpingMinds

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Location:
Australia , Perth North Metro

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

42.82 - 52.27 AUD / Hour

Job Description:

Join a supportive team providing essential support to families across Western Australia. HelpingMinds is seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Counsellor to provide professional, client-focused support to families navigating mental health challenges. In this vital role, you will work directly with children, young people, and adult carers, providing therapeutic support, while contributing to a positive, connected , and supportive workplace culture.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide a counselling service to young people (0-18) at risk of developing mental health issues and adult carers, including Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) carers
  • Employ both a brief intervention model for working with clients as well as therapeutic interventions where appropriate for the support HelpingMinds offers
  • Establish self-help Support Groups for Carers and provide support to the group once it is established
  • Develop wellbeing care plans with clients and utilising a strengths-based approach, discuss the issues and impact of mental health and apply goal setting and identifying support networks

Requirements:

  • Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
  • Current Drivers License
  • Proof of Australian Working Rights
  • National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
  • Working with Children Card
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Ability to work one evening shift per week (Wednesdays 11:30am to 7:36pm)
What we offer:
  • Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
  • 5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
  • 2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
  • A robust Workplace Wellbeing Program
  • Generous superannuation – 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
  • Professional development and support around additional training
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program free confidential counselling
  • A supportive, flexible work environment with multiple locations and opportunities within

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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