Counsellor jobs in Geraldton, WA

Counsellor work in Geraldton, WA

Counsellor roles in Geraldton, WA sit within significant workforce shortages across all disciplines. Cultural competency for Aboriginal communities is essential. WA Health rural and remote incentives and allowances apply. Mining and FIFO workforce mental health is a distinct service need. counsellor positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Counselling in Australia is a broad field practiced by professionals from a range of backgrounds. Counsellors use therapeutic approaches such as person-centred therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, narrative therapy, and CBT to support clients through emotional difficulties. While counselling is not a protected title in Australia, professional membership through PACFA or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is expected by most employers.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest Region delivers public mental health services across the Mid West and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia, with Geraldton Hospital as the principal facility and community mental health teams operating from Geraldton. The catchment extends north to Carnarvon and east to remote communities, covering a vast geographic area.

Qualifications typically required

• Diploma or Bachelor of Counselling, or equivalent
• PACFA or ACA professional membership
• Working with Children Check (for roles involving minors)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check for disability sector roles

Key employers in Geraldton, WA

• WA Country Health Service Midwest Region
• Geraldton Hospital
• WA Primary Health Alliance
• Midwest Aboriginal Organisations Alliance
• Uniting WA
• Richmond Wellbeing