Job Description
About the Organisation
Hunterlink is a nation-wide proactive employee assistance program (EAP) provider to many industries. Whilst being an EAP provider, they also offer comprehensive workshops and training programs to develop their clients’ team in emotional intelligence, workplace and leadership skills. Hunterlink take an active interest in the employee’s wellbeing and development whenever they are needed, not only whilst they are at work or at breaking point. The team at Hunterlink, genuinely care about the wellbeing of their clients, stakeholders and their workforce. They work closely with them to deliver better outcomes for the wider team.
About the role
Hunterlink’s counsellors provide counselling over the phone, video and face to face, to Hunterlink’s EAP clients. Counselling is available for the client’s employees and their families and involves helping clients through their presenting workplace or personal issues in a safe, confidential and encouraging environment.
As a counsellor with Hunterlink you will provide a clear clinical plan with strategies and resources to address and resolve presenting issues and you will always provide appropriate counselling services in line Hunterlink’s Policies and Procedures.
Ideally, we are seeking:
professional, diplomatic, empathetic and discreet counselling professionals
proven experience building rapport and trust and managing sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
people focused with a genuine desire to provide high quality support and to build trusting relationships
ability to work in a harmonious team environment where everyone is supported and respected
commitment to assist and care for all clients
demonstrated ability to prioriste work and manage competing demands
commitment to process improvement, and a desire to strive for high quality outcomes
a Diploma of Counselling is essential, and qualifications in psychology, social work are desirable
ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional counselling role
relevant registration is a must (ACA or PACFA)
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a working in a small and supportive team environment, where professional and personal development is encouraged and would suit you if you have a genuine, enthusiastic and empathetic approach.
We are keen to speak to people who are seeking either a part time or full time position and we are interested in hearing from individuals seeking non-standard hours (eg ability to cover evening shifts). There is a potential requirement to include after hours and weekend support on a rotating roster, depending on hours worked.
To learn more please contact Louise Mann on 0403 416 134 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can apply by clicking “apply for this job” – please submit your CV and covering letter.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews will commence immediately. Applications close Friday 5th November 2021.
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