Gambling Counsellor

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic counselling to individuals, couples, families, and groups affected by gambling harm via face-to-face, telephone, and online modalities.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised treatment plans based on clients' needs and goals.
• Deliver services in line with the program framework, including intake, assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
• Facilitate group support sessions to address gambling harm in the community.
• Respond to referrals promptly and make appropriate internal and external referrals to support clients holistically.
• Engage in community activities, including talks, presentations, outreach, and attendance at interagency and liquor accord meetings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and data in line with funding requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Psychology or Counselling.
• Current membership of a relevant peak professional body or association.
• Proven experience in therapeutic counselling, including assessment, case planning, and the delivery of individual, couple, family, and group sessions.
• Strong understanding of gambling-related harm and the challenges experienced by affected individuals and families.
• Current NSW driver’s license.
• Ability to undergo a national police history check and hold a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Benefits

• Rewarding work making a real difference in the community.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your taxable income.
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Opportunities for volunteering and purchasing additional annual leave.
• Extra leave, including Mission Australia Thank You Day and Work Anniversary Day off.

About the Company

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we have been standing alongside people in need, offering real hope through homelessness prevention, social housing, mental health support, and various evidence-based services.