Psychologist And Counsellor Position

Psychologist and Counsellor Position – Specializing in Mental Health, Trauma, and Addiction Support.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mentalhealth challenges?

Our Auckland-based organisation is seeking a dedicated and empathetic psychologist / counsellor to deliver therapeutic support, crisis intervention, and trauma- informed care.

Key Responsibilities? Provide professional counselling and support for adults and children, including thosewith histories of trauma, addiction, and abuse.

• ? Engage in direct therapy and intervention for clients experiencing psychological distress,suicidal ideation, or crisis situations.
• ? Develop and enact wellness programs for schools and educational environments,collaborating with educators and families to support students with cognitive,personality, and emotional challenges.
• ? Work compassionately with vulnerable individuals, including those reintegrating intosociety after incarceration and those in rural or underserved communities.
• ? Assist families and children through legal and reporting processes related to abuse anddomestic violence.Key Competencies? Strong communication and active listening abilities.
• ? High emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.
• ? Proven experience in multidisciplinary team settings.
• ? Passion for helping and empowering vulnerable communities.Qualifications / Skills Required? You must have either a minimum of Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Equivalent toNZQA level 7) OR 3 years of relevant experience.
• ? Clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults.
• ? Experience in crisis intervention and trauma, including suicide prevention.
• ? Provisional membership (counsellor) with NZAC or eligibility to obtain.

Why Join Us?

This is a full-time permanent position with a minimum of 30 hours per week and maximum 40 hours per week.

The pay rate for this position will be $

Interested candidates should apply with a current CV and cover letter detailing their experience working with trauma, addiction, or vulnerable populations.

All backgrounds and multicultural experiences encouraged!