Family Counsellor - headspace Early Psychosis
- Penrith, NSW
- Permanent
- Part-time
🕒 Type: Part-Time, 3 days/week | Monday o/ Thursday & Wednesday required of 3 days
💰 Salary: HPA Level 3 (commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging (pay less tax)About the OpportunityAt headspace, we believe that family-inclusive practice is central to positive mental health outcomes for young people. We're seeking an experienced Family Counsellor to join the headspace Early Psychosis team at Mount Druitt and Penrith, providing meaningful support to young people aged 12–25 and their families.You’ll play a vital role in improving family relationships, reducing distress, and creating a safe and supportive environment that empowers young people through their recovery journey.About you in the role
- Deliver high-quality family therapy aimed at repairing and strengthening family relationships.
- Collaborate with headspace Early psychosis team both Mount Druitt and Penrith sites as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Work with various family structures, such as parents and young people, whole families, or parent-focused interventions.
- Support families while ensuring the young person remains the primary focus of care.
- Address family relationship ruptures, manage family dynamics, and encourage effective coping strategies.
- Assist families in understanding and addressing their concerns while promoting healthy communication.
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or counselling.
- Current full registration with APHRA, AASW, PACFA, ACA, or AAFT.
- 3 years of demonstrated experience engaging with families and parents for the best interests of young people. Non-senior candidates considered upon application and will be remunerated accordingly.
- Experience delivering systemic or structural family therapy models.
- Ability to identify and manage risk, including a strong understanding of child protection issues.
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and writing skills.
Contact Pallavi Bhatia, Talent Acquisition Specialist
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