Job Vacancies
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Latest Listings by Branch
North Island
Auckland
Choice Clinician
Youthline | Auckland
This role offers the opportunity to work with clients, families and carers. As Choice Clinician, you will conduct initial assessments with young people seeking support (between 12-24 years old) to identify needs and facilitate a partnership for appropriate therapy services. You will also be responsible for assessing the needs of those referred to the service, as well as developing plans for their ongoing care. This role is highly rewarding and provides an excellent platform for career progression.
Applications close when the right applicant is found.
Apply Here
Gisborne - NO Vacancies
Hawkes Bay -
Kaiwhakamarie/ Counsellor
Awhina Whanau Services | Hastings
Āwhina Whānau Services are a Kaupapa Māori Non-Government Organisation that provides individuals and whānau with personal counselling to assist them in addressing issues like anxiety, coping strategies, depression, domestic violence, goal setting, personal difficulties, self-esteem, sexual abuse and family harm counselling.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
Preferably, you'll have a background in Sexual Harm support and familiarity with trauma-informed practice, registered or registerable to a professional body. Nevertheless, we're prepared to offer professional development opportunities to support your skills and qualifications for proficient delivery of this service.
You will have highly developed interpersonal skills, bring enthusiasm and a proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, as well as an ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. The expectation is that you will have knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are willing to learn or expand your knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori, together with the ability to conduct oneself appropriately within a bicultural context.
Applications close 5pm, 6th May, 2024
Guidance Counsellor
Havelock North High School | Havelock North
We are seeking a qualified and experienced guidance counsellor to work as an integral part of the wider pastoral care team, who has proven school counselling experience working with young people and their whānau/family within a school context and is able to build and maintain strong networks with external agencies.
The successful applicant will be a full member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and will preferably have full New Zealand teacher registration.
This is a full-time position starting in term 2.
Previous applicants need not re-apply. Applications close 10th May, 2024.
Manawatu - No vacancies
Clinician
Wellstop | Palmerston North
We are looking for a Clinician to bring their experience to this team. The purpose of the role will be to assess the needs of families where there has been sexual offending or harmful sexual behaviour, and to provide clinical services to clients needing transformation in their lives. The Clinician will work with child and youth. The role will also involve working in the area of mental health with youth who have experienced trauma.
Some travel to Levin will may be required (work vehicle provided).
We are a supportive, dedicated, and fun team of Clinicians who take pride in the quality of our work. If you think that our mahi is a good match for you, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Here
Taranaki - No Vacancies
Te Tai Tokerau
School Counsellor
Kerikeri High School | Kerikeri
Full time, Permanent
Start date: 22 July 2024
We are seeking a qualified supportive School Counsellor who can join our strong, professional Wellbeing Team and Pastoral network.
Kerikeri High School is a strong, innovative, co-educational Year Seven to Thirteen School of over 1600 students. We offer a supportive and collegial workplace where positive relationships are considered paramount to the wellbeing and success of our students and staff.
The role is Full Time; however we may be willing to consider a job share role, beginning in Term 3, 2024.
Kerikeri is in the beautiful Bay of Islands offering spectacular scenery and a relaxing lifestyle while also having a bustling town centre.
If you feel you would be a match for this important position in our School, we would love to hear from you.
Closes 3pm Friday 10 May 2024.
Please forward your CV to PCampbell@kerikerihigh.ac.nz
Trauma Informed Therapists
Ta Moko Services Te Tai Tokerau
Ta Moko Services is a Northland based mental health service providing ACC Sensitive Claims and Psychological Services counselling. We are looking for therapists to join us across Te Tai Tokerau working with a broad range of clients to offer face to face counselling. As a contractor, your ability to work flexible hours allows you to create your own work/life balance and enjoy what our rohe has to offer.
If you are a qualified / registered health professional, e.g. counsellor, psychologist, psychotherapist, with experience in trauma and are interested in joining our dynamic, vibrant team in beautiful Northland, please call or email Megan Clark in confidence - 0274 639 862 office@tamokoservices.co.nz
Tauranga Moana
Mental Health Clinician
Rotorua
We're looking for an experienced registered clinician with 3+ years of relevant experience in mental health (Registered Nurse or counsellor preferred) and to join our Real Youth Service in Rotorua. This service provides assessment, therapy and support to young people and their whānau. It is a brief and early intervention service based in the community.
You will align with our tikanga (principles) and kawa (practice) and support the clinical components of Whetū Marewa - Primary Mental Health.
We provide both individual and group therapy and support sessions from our office, local schools or out in the community. For more information around this vacancy, all email enquires can be directed to lakes@real.org.nz
This a permanent, full-time role, working Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 5.00pm, in Rotorua.
You | Mōu
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- experience working in mental health
- an understanding of local community issues and of tikanga Māori
- ability to develop and maintain internal and external key relationships
- uphold the integrity and mana of both the taiohi and kaupapa
- the ability to work independently and innovatively to engage young people/taiohi and whānau
- an inspiring and enthusiastic outlook on life
- a current full NZ driver’s licence.
Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 15 May 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.
Counsellor
Whitianga Community Services Trust
Are you ready to launch your counselling career in the sunny Coromandel? Whitianga Community Services Trust has a vacancy for a counsellor with /or working towards NZAC registration. We are a small supportive team provide a range of counselling and community services for clients and their whanau in the beautiful Mercury Bay area. You will have demonstrated assessment and counselling skills and be comfortable working with both children and adults, as well as across all cultures. Te Tiriti o Waitangi will underpin your practice.
If this sounds like you, in return we will offer:
While this is a full time position, this is negotiable for the right candidate.
To find out more about this position, please contact: Janette Hunter, Team Leader of the Social Wellbeing Team, Whitianga Social Services Trust Email: Janette.h@wcst.org.nz
Waikato - No Vacancies
Wellington/Wairarapa/Kapiti Coast
Facilitator for a peer-led support group (Part-time contract available)
ThroughBlue | Wellington
The contract requires a facilitator with:
> Experience in counselling (preferably running support groups).
> A woman (as this is a support group for women only) with a mature & sensitive outlook. > An understanding of group process; education, therapy, and community.
> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants must either be current members of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, or have a Certificate of Registration from the Psychologists Board.
For more information or to apply for this contract, please contact: throughbluenz@gmail.com
Facilitators applying for this contract must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Apply Here
ACC Adolescent Counsellors
Hutt Valley Sexual Abuse Support & Healing (HV-SASH)
HV SASH is looking for counsellors to be providers under the ACC ISSC programme.
to adolescents (aged 13-20).
If you’ve been thinking about working for yourself, or would like to supplement your private practice, this opportunity could suit you.
Apply Here
ACC contract counsellors
Hutt Valley Sexual Abuse Support and Help
HV SASH needs to contract additional counsellor/counsellors to be providers of specialist counselling to sexual abuse victims under the ACC ISSC programme, find out more here
ACC adolescent contract counsellors
Hutt Valley Sexual Abuse Support and Help
HV SASH needs to contract counsellor/counsellors to be providers of specialist counselling to adolescent (aged 13 - 20) sexual abuse victims under the ACC ISSC programme, find out more here
Whanganui - No vacancies
South Island - No vacancies
Aoraki - No Vacancies
Canterbury and West Coast
Counselling Lecturer
Laidlaw College | Christchurch
This is a fixed-term full-time position based on our Christchurch campus to start in Semester Two 2024. Applications from those who are interested in a 32 hour a week position will also be considered. Travel to Auckland will be required periodically.
On a day-to-day basis, the role will involve teaching in the Counselling programme, mentoring of students and provision of leadership for group process groups. The role will report to the Head of Counselling. We want to hear from counselling practitioners and scholars who have a vision for working with a committed team of counsellor educators. We are looking for a person who cares deeply about developing theologically reflective, ethically robust and effective counselling practitioners. Our ideal candidate will also have a vital, mature faith in Jesus Christ, in line with Laidlaw’s Statement of Faith and teach in an inspiring and engaging manner.
If you would like to discuss any queries confidentially, we welcome your interest please e-mail Tracey McDowall, HR Consultant, Laidlaw College, tmcdowall@laidlaw.ac.nz to make a time to talk.
Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.
Counsellor / Therapist
Recovered Living NZ | Sefton
Recovered Living NZ is a country leading national initiative offering an exciting opportunity for health and social services professionals. Bring your expertise, knowledge and skills to make a difference to the way NZ approaches recovery from eating disorders. We provide world-class treatment in a home-style environment using the latest evidence-based practice, drawing on highly successful residential eating disorder treatment programmes from the US.
We are seeking colleagues who are engaging, motivated and creative, and who can connect with a wide range of clients. You will have strong boundaries balanced with empathy, and a healthy relationship with food and body image. We are open to applications for full-time and part-time work.
Apply Here Unique counselling/ psychotherapy position available in Christchurch!
Recovered Living Centre for Eating Disorder Treatment | Christchurch
We are looking for a counsellor, psychotherapist or registered mental health professional who can provide individual and group therapy, to join our team 4-5 days per week. Duties include individual and group therapy, family therapy and meal support with clients. Staff live offsite and commute to our home-style treatment centre each day. By joining the Recovered Living team, you will become part of a friendly, passionate group of people committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
For more information, or to send your cover letter and resume email: office@rlnz.org
For information about our programme please visit: www.recoveredlivingnz.com
Marlborough - No Vacancies
Nelson - No Vacancies
Otago/Southland - No Vacancies
Nationwide Vacancies
Calling all counsellors!
Habit Health Group | Nationwide
Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is part of the wider Habit Health Group. Our values are our people, enabling us to provide confidential services to employees across work/life issues. Our sites across Aotearoa are seeking empathetic, experienced Counsellors for a variety of fulfilling opportunities, giving you with the tools you need to support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way.
Apply HereLooking for registered counsellors, registered psychotherapists, and a registered psychologist
Mindful Connections | Online
I am Christa Duffy, founder of Mindful Connections, an online therapy service.
I am looking for registered counsellors, registered psychotherapists, and a registered psychologist. If you know anyone, or are one yourself, I would love to hear from you.
I provide competitive rates. You can choose your own hours. A listening ear when your work is tough, or your private life is heavy. Therapists are entitled to counselling through EAP. Weekly meetings are held for staff as communication is key, so staff are supported for the quality and reputation of Mindful Connections. I find clients for you, so no need to worry about workload or when you'll have your next client.
To learn more about Mindful Connections I invite you to explore the website www.my-mindful-connection.com.
Please contact me if this sounds like you and would like to onboard with Mindful Connections.
Best regards,
Christa Duffy
Mindful Connections
0273339949
Are you a counsellor looking for new opportunities to expand your area of practice?
Active+ | NZ Wide
We are a proudly New Zealand-owned and clinically led multidisciplinary rehabilitation company seeking counsellors to work with us on our ISSC contract and other mental health contracts across New Zealand.
Counsellors for Family Court
Ministry of Justice | Nationwide
The Ministry of Justice is seeking applications from Counsellors nationwide who are interested in providing services for the Family Court.
Counselling referrals are directed by a Family Court Judge if they believe it is the best means of assisting the parties with their communication or implementing a decision of the Family Court. These referrals can usually be accommodated alongside your current workload.
Apply Here
Staff and Contractor Vacancies
WellStop
At WellStop we take pride in the skills and abilities of our people. If you wish to be considered for future employment opportunities please email your CV and a covering letter detailing why you would like to work with us to enquiries@wellstop.org.nz or contact the Regional Manager in your local area.
Check out the WellStop Vacancies page
Have you been interested in becoming ACC registered for sensitive claims or looking for a new supplier?
We have a personal relationship with all of our providers, and give unparallelled help and guidance with applications, onboarding, servicing contracts, providing resources and report writing training etc.
Currently we provide you with step by step instructions on how to apply or reapply as a named provider through ACC, and how to access the ACC webinars and information on the new contact that will be in place form December 2024.
We are a therapist led business and we value our providers and understand the complexities, and satisfaction, of working with trauma clients.
If you would like to know more, please Email recruit@yourfocus.co.nz and attach your CV.
or book a chat with the director: https://calendly.com/yourfocusltd/new- provider-intro-with-sam
Are you already registered with ACC and wish to be under another supplier?
We are always interested in adding new providers.
Email: recruit@yourfocus.co.nz and attach your CV or book a chat https://calendly.com/yourfocusltd/new-provider-intro-with-sam