Social Worker/Counsellor/Provisional Psychologist

Job Description

AKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2024/2025 Due to growth within our Healthfind business, we are seeking a Social Worker/Counsellor/Provisional Psychologist to support our clients across our Employment Service Site in Warragul and surrounding areas. We offer our Social Workers opportunities to undertake mentorship with existing staff, internal supervision, and support for career growth under the AKG Businesses. Your Day can involve: Assessing clients for non-vocational issues which may include risk of homelessness, mental health issues, financial issues, family breakdown, social issues, and other non-vocational barriers to employment. Creating a Non-Vocational Support Plan in conjunction with clients. Referring clients to external providers and making arrangements for them. Following up with the provider and, where appropriate, attending appointments with clients. Linking clients with the most appropriate non-vocational services in their local area and providing feedback to employment consultants. Researching and networking with non-vocational providers in the Northwest of Melbourne to maintain and add to the suite of services available to our job seekers. Attending meetings, steering committees, and other functions as required to maintain networks with non-vocational partners. Regularly liaising with job seekers' Employment Consultants on progress in overcoming non-vocational barriers. Providing information to assist in the process of ESATs. Key Selection Requirements: Degree in Provisional Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counselling, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, or equivalent Allied Health qualification. Note: Professional registration to practice required and AHPRA registration where applicable. Being a part of the Healthfind team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including: Personal and professional development opportunities (We offer our Healthfind Team Members up to $1,000 per calendar year in Professional Development). KM reimbursements available for employees travelling over 60 minutes to these locations. Monthly bonuses for achieving KPIs. Rewarding and supportive culture. Birthday leave and diversity leave. Frequent training and support to excel in the role. Free Employee Assistance Program. Access to novated car leasing. Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money, and Mind). To be considered you must... Have full working rights in Australia. Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle. Complete an Australian History Criminal Check. Have a current Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one before employment. Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position; rather, the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry. About AKG: AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health, and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model. Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth, and people living with a disability. We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment, and discover new career opportunities. At AKG, we are empowered by our diversity. AKG is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with a disability. If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email at Confidential enquiries can be made to Ben Falcone-Mayo, Talent Acquisition Manager via If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high-performing and collaborative team as well as have the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr