261133 Family and Relationship Counsellor

Role overview

Assists individuals, couples and families with overcoming difficulties in personal relationships and improving their overall quality of life.

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Tasks

• Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
• Undertakes intakes and assessments, including risk assessments and screening
• Assists with the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
• Provides a range of interventions to families post-separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and are unable to reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements for their children and the distribution of property
• Supports the referral process while engaging with community agencies and service providers
• Facilitates relationship education courses

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