LGBTQIASB+ Counsellor – NTAHC
Make a meaningful difference supporting LGBTQIASB+ communities across the NT
Territory-wide service delivery through face-to-face counselling and telehealth
5 weeks annual leave + salary packaging + professional development + monthly supervision
About the Role
NTAHC is seeking a passionate and inclusive LGBTQIASB+ Counsellor to join the Living Well team and provide accessible, affirming and trauma-informed counselling and wellbeing support across the Northern Territory.
You’ll provide individual counselling, group work, referrals, advocacy and resource development, supporting clients with low to moderate needs including mental health and wellbeing, trauma, gender affirmation, neurodivergence, disability and general wellbeing.
The position is primarily based in Darwin, with Territory-wide service delivery through face-to-face appointments and telehealth. Some travel may be required.
About You
You’ll have:
A Bachelor and/or Master qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, social work or psychology
Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with PACFA Clinical, ACA Level 3+, AASW Full Membership or AHPRA
Experience working within a trauma-informed framework and providing therapeutic counselling
Ability to independently manage client intake, assessment, treatment planning and caseloads
A strong commitment to LGBTQIASB+ inclusive practice
Understanding of the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including Brotherboys and Sistergirls
2+ years’ post-qualification counselling experience or equivalent
Strong referral, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills
Lived experience as a member of the LGBTQIASB+ community or NTAHC priority populations is highly valued and strongly encouraged.
What’s on Offer?
0.8 FTE – 30.4 hours per week
Health Professional and Support Services Award 2020 Level 3
5 weeks annual leave
Professional Development Fund
Monthly supervision
Parental leave
Salary packaging benefits
If you’re passionate about creating safe, inclusive and affirming spaces and want to make a genuine difference for LGBTQIASB+ communities across the NT, apply today or give Rell a call for a further discussion – 08 8982 1047