Children's Counsellor
Core
Provide high-quality, culturally appropriate counselling services to support and strengthen family relationships, prevent breakdown, and enhance the wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
Role type
Children's Counsellor (Family & Relationships)
Builds
Family therapy, individual and group counselling sessions, and support/referral pathways for families in crisis.
Domain
Social Services / Mental Health / Family Therapy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Evidence-based counselling approaches, group work facilitation, child and adolescent engagement, family systems understanding, crisis intervention, cultural competency
Preferred skills
Specialization in school counselling, experience with family violence or parental separation contexts
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Conduct family therapy and individual/group counselling sessions; support children and families through critical transition points including separation and family violence; manage referrals and support wait lists; work within an integrated team to deliver responsive services.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on practitioner