Location: Yeerongpilly, QLD 

Pay: $39.66 to $53.46 p/hour + salary packaging + 12 % super 

• Supportive and Inclusive Team Environment working for leading NFP organisation

• Be a part of a diverse multidisciplinary team keen to improve the lives of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals 

• Learn and use Auslan in a bilingual workplace 
   

About the role: 

The Counsellor is primarily responsible for the provision of counselling services to Deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. The Counsellor is expected to work within a flexible, interdisciplinary structure alongside other allied health professionals to ensure clients’ needs are met and supported, as well as providing guidance to colleagues in the Therapy and Family Services team. 

 
The Counsellor will work in a variety of settings, which may include the Deaf Connect office; clients’ homes; community settings such as childcare centres, kindergartens, and schools; and telepractice for clients in remote locations. 

 
Main responsibilities of the role include:  

• Planning and delivering programs that meet your clients’ needs  

• Providing timely and effective clinical support  

• Keeping clear and up-to-date case notes and reports  

• Working closely with Therapy and Family Services team members  

• Respecting client privacy and following ethical guidelines at all times 

About you: 

In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:  

• Qualifications in Counselling and current registration with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience supporting individuals with mental health concerns or diagnosed mental health conditions. 

• Knowledge of mental health best practice in relation to prevention, early identification, treatment and rehabilitation. 

• Current Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Clearance. 

• Current QLD drivers license.  

• Understanding of Deaf people, culture and community.  

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Auslan fluency and ability to understand all styles of Deaf communication at all levels. 

You should also let us know if you have these other great skills:  

• If not Deaf, evidence of ongoing education/professional development relevant to Deafness. 

• Ability to manage and prioritize a case load, meeting timelines in a responsive manner by adjusting priorities according to changing needs and urgent matters. 

About Us: 

Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language. 

Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language.   
   
We offer an attractive benefits program including:   

• Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay   

• Flexibility regarding working arrangements  

• Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia   

• Free annual flu vaccinations   

• Free comprehensive online learning portal  

• Free financial wellness support through our default super fund