Counsellor (Psychologist)

About the Opportunity

Join Jewish Care Victoria's Social Services team as a Psychologist or Qualified Registered Counsellor, where you'll provide essential psychological support to individuals and families in our community.

Based at our office located in Windsor, this fixed-term part-time position with a view to permanency offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community while working within a supportive, values-driven organisation.

You'll deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, conduct assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive mental health & wellbeing support for clients with diverse needs.

This role combines clinical expertise with community connection, offering variety and professional growth opportunities.

• Provide individual and group counselling services using evidence-based approaches
• Conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans
• Collaborate with social workers and community partners
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case notes
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and professional development activities
• Support clients and families navigate mental health challenges with compassion and cultural sensitivity

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA registration or Qualified Registered Counsellor with PACFA/ACA registration
• Experience in community mental health or social services setting preferred
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse communities
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
• Purchased leave options

• Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture
• Learning and development – opportunities to progress in your career internally.

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years.

Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture.

This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care.

If this sounds like an opportunity in the next step of your career, and you want to work for an organisation that supports you to succeed both personally and professionally, click APPLY and commence your journey with Jewish Care Victoria.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work.

Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honor their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse.

We are a child safe organisation.

We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.