Counsellor - IPMHC
- Experienced Therapist position within Integrated Primary Mental Health Care
- AHPRA registered provisional Psychologist
- Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks
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About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
The Service
Integrated Primary Mental Health (IPMH) model provides short term, evidence-based interventions to individuals with, of at risk of, mental health disorders. The service uses a Stepped-Care approach wherein clients are provided with the level of intervention appropriate to their needs.
The Role
As the Therapist working within the Integrated Primary Mental Health Care Model of Service the therapies to be provided as detailed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule inclusive of Cognitive Behaviour Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducation, skills training, Interpersonal therapy and relaxation strategies. The role will also include the delivery of these therapies to residents of aged care facilities in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
A few specifics:
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to inform the development of a case plan or appropriate referrals according to the clients identified needs.
- Assess supports and ensure that they are appropriate to meeting client’s needs.
- Referring and assisting clients to access appropriate mainstream specialist services and support groups.
- Be able to respond appropriately to client in crisis.
- Facilitate groups as required.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor or Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling or related disciplines.
- Provisional Psychologist registered with AHPRA.
- Social Worker - AASW registered.
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the mental health field.
- Experience counselling individuals, couples and families using Stepped-Care approach.
- Demonstrated experience in intake and assessment.
- Highly developed clinical skills and knowledge.
- Strong professional boundaries.
- WA Driver's licence.
- National Police Clearance (12-month validity).
- Working With Children Check or eligibility to apply.
Benefits
- Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks.
- Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900pa, increases your take home pay.
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
- Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata.
- Access to professional development training.
- Insurance cover to and from work.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Centrecare-employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
How to Apply
Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application. Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 1 June 2026
Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
If you would like further information about the position, please call Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244.
At Centrecare:
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap. All Centrecare-employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
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