Senior Counsellor

at  Presbyterian Support Northern

Kia ora! Use your proven counselling skills and experience in our Family Works team, where every day you will help kiwi children and families.
Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us
We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, providing critical health and social services on a day to day basis. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.
Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have A Better Life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership; and Tangata Whenua.
Family Works is a champion for children, providing professional counselling and social work in communities and schools; and delivering programmes that bring about lasting change.
Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity
Our Hamilton based service is seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor to engage with children and their families and work with them towards achieving positive and lasting differences in their lives.
Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

You are an experienced and proven Counsellor who has a professional, warm and engaging nature. In addition you are / have:

• Membership with the NZAC (New Zealand)
• Familiar with strength-based practice principles; and competent in counselling theories
• Competent in working with families affected by multiple issues including domestic violence and child abuse
• Able to engage with families where signs of safety are an issue
• Experienced in working individually with children, with families, and in group settings
• Enjoy group facilitation
• Thrive in a busy multi-disciplinary team
• Show exemplary professional practice

• Have outstanding communication and people skillsKnowledge of tikanga Maori an advantage

• Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

Our people are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Being part of our team means that you will have access to:

• Professional external supervision and ongoing professional development
• Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
• Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
• Rewards each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year
• Be recognised through our Spirt of PSN employee recognition scheme

We are also an accredited dementia friendly organisation, a domestic violence free workplace, a member of Diversity Works NZ; and a proud member of the Pride Pledge.
E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!

Please refer the Job description for details