Play Therapist / Children Counsellor

Description:

KLC Counselling & Play Therapy

Join a fun, supportive, and innovative team of highly trained and ethical Play Therapists and Counsellors dedicated to providing the best practices for children and families.
Role: Play Therapist / Children Counsellor
Job Description:

• Position: Permanent Part-Time / Part-Time Contractor
• Location: Hervey Bay, QLD
• Schedule: 2 - 4 days per week (negotiable)

Benefits:

• Opportunities for regular debriefing
• Monthly team meetings
• Referral support and management
• Fully equipped therapy rooms
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mentoring support
• In-house professional development (PD) and team meetings
• Advertising/marketing through social media and our website
• Opportunities for delivery/co-facilitation of training and group programs

Additional Benefits for Permanent Part-Time (PPT) Employees:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Yearly allocated funding for professional development
• Monthly peer supervision

Additional Benefits for Contractors:

• Generous contractor percentage of the fee for service

About Us: KLC Counselling & Play Therapy, based in Hervey Bay, Queensland, specializes in personalized Play Therapy, focusing on the unique circumstances and cultural backgrounds of each family. We provide Play Therapy for children ages 3 to 12 years, and for older children when developmentally appropriate. For adolescents aged 12 to 18, we utilize a Solution-Focused, Person-Centered counselling approach. Our services also include parent coaching and support for families with children from birth to 18 years.
Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality therapy through ongoing professional development, supervision, and collaborative teamwork, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for clients and staff alike. We are passionate about our work and believe that play is the pathway to healing.
Position Requirements:

• Accredited qualifications in counselling, social work, or play therapy.
• Registered or in the process of registering with ACA, PTPA, APPTA, and/or PACFA (provisional registration is acceptable) and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Self-management skills to handle client load, including therapy sessions, parent reviews, report writing, case conferences, etc.
• Strong note-keeping skills; familiarity with best practices, in-depth case analysis, self-reflection, and legal requirements.
• Professional and respectful communication skills with families/carers and support services, focusing on systemic change.
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
• Support KLC Counselling & Play Therapy’s vision and ethos of providing high-quality, holistic support tailored to each family’s needs.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• High standards of personal ethics and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• At least two years of experience working therapeutically with children and families.
• Training in parenting programs such as Circle of Security, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), or Tuning in to Kids.
• Familiarity with Splose appointment scheduling software or similar.

Therapist Responsibilities:

• Hold or be willing to obtain an ABN (contractor only).
• Obtain a current National Police Check.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check clearance.
• Obtain personal public liability and professional indemnity insurance (contractor only).
• Organize and participate in regular supervision with a registered Play Therapy/Counselling supervisor.
• Hold a First Aid and CPR Certificate.