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Counsellor / Psychologist - Youth Mental HealthAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsOpendoor is a community based not for profit organisation that is committed to creating practical responses to unemployment and disadvantage across Victoria. Our mission is to empower people to achieve a meaningful role in society.Our Allied Health team work towards the same, purpose-led goal of improving lives through dignity and choice. The result of this mindset speaks for itself: due to program growth and service demand, we have a new opportunity for you to join our team.We are seeking a suitably qualified mental health professional to join us, as we continue to build our team to deliver Allied Health services.Employment is on a part-time permanent basis (0.6 FTE), based in the Geelong office and supporting the Transition to Work team.The role will support young people accessing services across the Barwon region through a mix of face-to-face support and telehealth.This role will be supporting young people aged 15 to 24 to improve their overall health and wellbeing. The key functions of this role are to administer various biopsychosocial assessments, deliver a range of specialist and generalist counselling/therapeutic services, build key stakeholder relationships and manage any arising risk, with the overall goal of supporting young people towards securing employment or engaging in education.Duties:Deliver a range of specialist and generalist counselling/therapeutic services and support programs (both individual and group based) in a range of settings to young people with various mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs, including guidance in returning to work or education.Use short- term evidence-based interventions to support young people in maintaining their general health and wellbeing.Support onward referrals as needed by building and maintaining key external stakeholder relationships with the community.Be adaptable and responsive to community and key stakeholder needs.Ensure service delivery is compliant with relevant industry body standards and frameworks.Create tailored support plans for each young person that empowers them to return to and maintain meaningful vocation.Work closely with Youth Coaches to ensure our Allied Health services are addressing young peoples needs and service gaps.Support youth coaches by providing relevant advice and training regarding mental health presentations as needed.About You:Relevant tertiary qualifications and full registration as an Allied Health professional with one of the following industry bodies is essential:Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Counsellor with a Bachelors degree or aboveandregistered at Level 2 or above with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) ORCertified Practising/Clinical registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).Current drivers licence and Working with Childrens Check card (or ability to obtain one prior to commencement) is essential.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work with young people from diverse backgrounds.Knowledge and understanding of issues that impact a young persons engagement with education and employment.Ability to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple priorities.Experience in a similar role will be highly regarded but is not essential.Whats on offer:One to one and group-based supervision facilitated by a Board approved Psychologist.Regular peer supervision and case review support.Emphasis on staff training and professional development.Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees.Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year of your salary tax free + up to an additional $2,650 per year tax free for entertainment expenses).Flexible working hours and arrangements for work-life balance, including work from home dependent on operational requirements.Option of purchasing additional two weeks of annual leave.Mobile phone and laptop provided.If you are interested in working with us, please submit a copy of both your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability.Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to proceed further.If you have any questions, please contact Ash Rae - Senior Allied Health Consultant on 0413812863.Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday, 21 July 2025. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date for applications, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Opendoor reserves the right to reduce the application period or remove this listing early, should a suitable applicant be found.Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion and training.Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability.Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the appropriately qualified and experienced people.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? What''s your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employeesIt began in the 1980s with a simple ideateach computer skills to local job seekers. From that grassroots initiative, Opendoor has grown into a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals across Melbourne and Geelong.With a proud history of innovation and impact, we empower people to reach their goals through employment, disability, youth, and training programs.We provide practical support to help people find meaningful work, build independence, and live fulfilling lives.By working closely with community organisations, health services, employers, and government, we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of the people we serve.It began in the 1980s with a simple ideateach computer skills to local job seekers. From that grassroots initiative, Opendoor has grown into a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals across Melbourne and Geelong.With a proud history of innovation and impact, we empower people to reach their goals through employment, disability, youth, and training programs.We provide practical support to help people find meaningful work, build independence, and live fulfilling lives.By working closely with community organisations, health services, employers, and government, we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of the people we serve.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr