We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Counsellor in the mental health and addiction field to join our Asian Family Services team in Auckland. This is a permanent, part-time role working 8 hours per week.
About us
Asian Family Services (AFS) has been providing support to our Asian communities in New Zealand since 1998. We are a charitable trust and New Zealand's only service provider for people of Asian backgrounds affected by mental health issues and gambling harm. Our service operates in many areas: the Asian Helpline, clinical interventions, public health work, Asian Wellbeing Services, COVID-19 related counselling services, research work, and more!
Job Description
About the role The successful candidate will:
Provide clinical and therapeutic support to Asian individuals, families and affected others experiencing harm from problem gambling and related co-existing issues such as mental health, drug and alcohol use and family wellbeing;
Answering helpline calls and delivering brief interventions over the phone; and
Liaise and support other Duty counsellors in providing support that will meet the needs of the Asian helpline clients
Please click AFS Asian Helpline Counsellor Job Description to view the full job description - please note that you will only be able to view this via our website at https://www.asianfamilyservices.nz/about-us/careers/
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
Completed qualification in a relevant field such as social work, counselling and/or addiction
Membership to an appropriate governing body
Minimum 3 years practice experience
Self-motivation, with the ability to work autonomously
Fluency in Asian language is highly desirable (Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, Hindi, etc.)
Ability to work cross-culturally and engage with diverse communities
Effective and respectful communication skills
Strong work ethic and high standards of record keeping
Knowledge of a wide range of assessment and screening tools
Experience in harm minimisation and non-abstinence-based approaches
Knowledge of Asian treatment models of care is essential
Ability to practice holistic models of care
Willingness and/or experience in working in prisons and with probation services
Competence in data entry and Microsoft 365 programmes desirable
Full and clean driver’s licence
What we Offer
Flexible working environment
Five weeks annual leave
One day of Birthday leave
KiwiSaver
Competitive salary based on skills and experience
Subsidised mobile phone
Phone plan
Career development and training opportunities
Monthly external supervision
If you want to make a difference by working to reduce gambling harm and achieve healthy communities, then we want to hear from you. Applications will close at 5.00pm on 17 May 2024 unless filled prior.
We are committed to delivering a mana enhancing service and the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is important to us. We value the connections you have with your community and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note: To apply for this role, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
