Child and Family Counsellor/Therapist –… at Uniting NSW.ACT · Penrith

About the Opportunity

This is a permanent part-time office-based opportunity in Penrith working 3 consecutive days each week

Must be available to work following days / times:

- 9am – 5pm Wednesday (essential)
- 10:00am – 6:00pm Thursday (essential)
- 9am – 5pm Tuesday or Friday (flexible)

Uniting Counselling and Mediation has a long history of high-quality service delivery, being well regarded and connected with family law stakeholders. You will provide individual, couples and family counselling, including those navigating complex post-separation arrangements or involved in court-ordered processes. This will include innovative telehealth and digital options, child inclusive practice, and psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for individuals, young people and their parents.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high quality individual, couples, youth and family therapy to repair and strengthen family relationships and individual self-determination.
• Provide family therapy, in conjunction with other Uniting Counselling and Mediation staff (e.g. Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners), using a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Provide child consultation, as part of child inclusive practice, to families after separation and divorce, including involuntary and court-ordered clients.
• Assist in the development, facilitation and promotion of clinical group work programs within the centre, and with external stakeholders, such as community services and schools.
• Under the direction of the Centre Manager/Coordinator, liaise and network with relevant agencies to facilitate effective and high-quality services to our clients. This will include supporting the development and implementation of specific case management models.

About You
• Bachelor or above qualifications in psychology, counselling social work or other equivalent and relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering individual, couples and family therapy
• Demonstrated ability to manage high conflict individuals, couples and families with complex issues.
• Competence in working with issues of family violence.
• Understanding of child protection issues.
• Excellent communication, organisation and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as be able to contribute to the smooth functioning of a team.
• Capacity to mee program-specific client targets.

Even better:
• Accredited post graduate training in individual, youth or family therapy.
• Eligibility for membership to relevant professional bodies (eg. AASW, APS, PACFA).
• Experience working with court ordered and involuntary clients.
• Experience working within a family law or child protection context.
• Training in couples’ therapy.
• Familiarity with the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation (e.g., Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act).

Benefits of Working at Uniting
• To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact.
• To receive comprehensive training and development in areas of child, youth and family counselling and to learn within a supportive work environment.
• To work within a strong clinical and supervision framework.
• Do you want to increase your disposable income by reducing the tax you pay? As a Uniting employee you can package up to $15,900 from your salary for everyday purchases, and up to $2,650 for entertainment purposes.
• To receive up to 3 ex-gratia days (on top of annual leave) at the end of the year.

If the idea of working for a progressive, not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started!

Contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team should you have any questions; asullivan@uniting.org / 0466 801 937
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.