Job Counsellor, Rockingham

Make a Difference as a Counsellor in Perth Metro Lower south Rockingham & Mandurah area.

At MSWA, we’re committed to empowering the lives of people living with neurological conditions, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives. We’re looking for a passionate Counsellor to join our supportive team and make a real impact in the Rockingham & Mandurah area.
In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide Expert Counselling and Wellbeing Support: Offer tailored, evidence-based counselling to Clients and their families, helping them navigate emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
• Facilitate Supportive Group Sessions: Lead client and carer education groups, providing valuable insights and strategies to enhance wellbeing.
• Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team: Work closely with a dedicated team of health professionals, ensuring clients receive the most comprehensive care and support.
• Empower Clients and Families: Offer both emotional and practical support, ensuring Clients feel understood, valued, and equipped to manage their unique situations.
• Manage Your Caseload with Autonomy: Organise your time effectively to manage a caseload, achieve individual KPIs, and deliver high-quality care.
• Make Meaningful Referrals: Guide clients to the right services and specialists, ensuring they have access to the full spectrum of care.
• Contribute to Team Success: Participate in strategic planning and policy development and collaborate on new ways to improve our services.
• Exciting New Initiatives: Contribute to a new service supporting adolescents aged 13 and over, alongside managing your general adult caseload.

What can you expect? This role offers 45 hours per fortnight flexible with days (although will be required to work one Thursday a month to attend Counselling meeting).Your primary base will be at our Rockingham Services Centre (sometimes at Mandurah) and potential home visits 30 minute surrounds.

A bit about you…
We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Counsellor or Psychologist to join our dedicated team. In this role, you'll provide evidence-based counselling and wellbeing support to clients with neurological conditions and their families, helping them navigate emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. You’ll also lead therapeutic group sessions and psychoeducational workshops designed to promote mental wellbeing and resilience.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate closely with other health professionals to deliver holistic care. You’ll manage your own caseload with autonomy while achieving key performance indicators and contributing to ongoing service improvements. As part of your role, you’ll also support our exciting new adolescent service (ages 13+), alongside your general adult caseload.


To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Minimum Bachelor of Counselling or Psychologist - with Bachelor of Counselling
• Professional Membership with PACFA or ACA or AHPRA
• At least three years post-qualification experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• A current Driver’s Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in grief and loss, critical incident management, and supporting people with anxiety and depression.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for wellbeing and health promotion
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• A current First Aid & CPR (we can help you here if not!)
• Working with Children (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

• Experience working with individuals with neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions.
• Familiarity with NDIS and aged care packages.

And the benefits?
As a not-for-profit organisation, we offer generous salary packaging options—currently up to $18,500 can be packaged to cover living expenses, mortgage payments, or car leasing, meaning you pay less tax on your income! We also offer generous leave policies, discounts with major retailers, and the opportunity to do challenging and rewarding work every day.

Above all, you’ll be part of MSWA’s mission to empower Western Australians living with neurological conditions to live their best lives.

Do you believe in life not limits?
If you’re prepared to join us in making a significant impact, apply now and let’s discuss what life at MSWA looks like.

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