Grief Australia was established in 1996 to provide a range of education, training, research and professional service options for those working in grief and bereavement.
Organisation : Grief Australia
Location : Australia, Melbourne
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Profession : Client Services, Community Services, Education & Training, Healthcare & Medical, Mental / Health Counseling, Social & Support Work
Sector : Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 17 Sep, 2023
About the organisation
Organisation Name : Grief Australia
Grief Australia (www.grief.org.au) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to better prepare Australians for grief and to be a guiding voice through it. Our mission is to support grieving Australians through advocacy, evidence-informed practice and education.
Opportunities are available for those working with grieving people and for members of the community to attend seminars, workshops and courses, undertake clinical work placements and receive supervision. Customised training, consultation and advice are also available to organisations on issues of grief and bereavement.
The Victorian Department of Health funds Grief Australia to provide a statewide specialist bereavement service for individuals, children and families who need assistance following the death of someone close to them. A range of specialist services and programs are provided, including office-based bereavement counselling, outreach counselling, a range of support groups, written resource material and newsletters, an annual ceremony of remembrance, a bereavement information and referral service for the general public and an advice and consultation service for workers in other settings. Volunteers are integral to delivering the wide range of services Grief Australia provides.
About the role
Are you a Psychologist, Social Worker or Counsellor passionate about supporting individuals and communities facing grief and bereavement? Grief Australia is the nation’s leading voice on grief, and we are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
As a Psychologist, Social Worker or Counsellor at Grief Australia, you will:
• Provide evidence-based counselling and support to those experiencing grief and bereavement
• Shape the future of grief and bereavement support through education and training initiatives
• Mentor and guide aspiring clinicians, empowering them to positively impact lives
• Collaborate with a team of experts committed to evidence-informed practice
At Grief Australia, we offer:
• Extensive training in grief and bereavement counselling and therapy, with a tailored professional development and training program
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive and inclusive hybrid working environment
• The chance to be part of an organisation making a real difference
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900
• $2,650 in meal and entertainment
If you have:
• Relevant qualifications and eligibility for clinical registration
• Experience in counselling and delivering high-quality services
• A passion for grief and bereavement service delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Join us in our mission to better prepare Australians for grief and provide a guiding voice through it. Apply now and help shape the future of grief support.
Email us at hr@grief.org.au to apply!
Learn more about the role: https://at.grief.org.au/vacancies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement evidence-based best practice counselling and support to those experiencing grief and bereavement, including support groups.
• Work collaboratively with the Intake Coordinator to ensure best practice.
• Develop and deliver education and training activities to the health, welfare, and education sectors.
• Develop evidence-informed grief and bereavement resources and materials.
• Complete client notes and reporting in a timely manner, ensuring attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Liaise with relevant organisations to provide a multi-agency response for clients where other therapeutic interventions are clinically required.
• Support the implementation and compliance with the national clinical governance framework and the relevant policies and procedures.
• Deliver continued quality improvement for all activities and processes.
• Maintain and develop effective working relationships with relevant referral sources, bereavement support agencies and groups, including health and emergency service personnel.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be an active champion of the Social Contract (https://at.grief.org.au/social-contract), diversity and inclusivity programs.
How to apply
Position Description : SD.SS.SGP - Position Description
To apply email us at hr@grief.org.au.
Include a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria along with a copy of your curriculum vitae.
Please quote in application: Psychologist/Social Worker /Counsellor via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Mental_Health
