Position Context:

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The Flawed Journey is a small team currently of 2 therapists working in private practice both face-face & online with clients. Services provided include: Individual Counselling, Couple Counselling, Group Counselling, Mental Health Advocacy and referral attracting new clients to The Flawed Journey.

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The Flawed Journey currently work with both male & female adolescents aged 13-17 and adults from 18 years old. We work closely with young adults in Sydney living abroad as an expat and Online with clients based in Ireland, UK, Australia & New Zealand. 

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Position Summary:

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We want Counsellors who will collaborate with The Flawed Journey team, sharing ideas, values and experiences that will continue the company's growth.

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Our positions require:

• Strong well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to communicate with a broad range of individuals.

• Must be motivated, energetic, driven and determined to expand and learn within the field of supporting individuals with their mental health which involves participation in ongoing short / CPD courses.

• Confidence with providing relevant information, guidance, advice, referral and specialist Counselling support to clients seeking our services.

• Promote and enhance the social and emotional health and well-being of individuals through our services.

• Respond to clients seeking our services in person / online and carry out FREE 20 minute phone call consultations with all new clients who reach out.

• Conduct assessment and provide culturally appropriate Counselling support.

• Develop and maintain networks with appropriate organisations where possible referral paths can be arranged.

• Participate in regular clinical external supervision.

• Manage your own caseload of clients beginning with a maximum of 3 clients per day (average 10-13 clients per week) during a 3 month probation period.

• Consider a 6 month contract and once pass probation period can discuss possible permanent role depending on performance reviews.

• Role would be begin initially part-time and be based per current clientele (hours of work & income will differ until reach full-time clientele).

• Maintain thorough case records, invoicing reports and client files. 

• Attend and participate in ongoing staff meetings weekly & monthly performance review checks.

• Report as required of any identified risks, barriers / difficulties directly to business owner to assist and advice of next steps.

• Ideally based in Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand however this would not impact your application.

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Essential:

• Counselling tertiary qualifications and minimum of 1 years experience providing counselling services and group work involving experience of providing counselling to individuals suffering with depression, relationship issues, domestic violence, anxiety, grief / loss, trauma issues.

• Must hold current membership of an accredited counselling professionals organisation.

• Experience in the delivery of therapeutic group work and promoting mental health activities.

• Must be willing to hold indemnity insurance (at own expense).

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

• Good planning, structure, problem solving and evaluation skills.

• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated administration skills with ability to use Microsoft Office programs and quickly adapt to new programs.

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Additional Information: 

• A number of probity checks are required including a thorough background check and involving undertaking a National police check.

• To be interested in a role please email your updated resume, a cover letter explaining why this role / ideally working at The Flawed Journey would be suited for you, along with contact details of two professional referees should be sent to CEO Emma - theflawedjourney@gmail.com

• If you wish to discuss the role further, email Emma at the above email address and we can arrange to have a chat.

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