Counsellor

About Pacific Health Group and the Role

Pacific Health Group is a nationwide healthcare organisation specialising in rehabilitation services. Our mission is to empower individuals to live their best lives and support our teams to reach their full potential. As part of the wider Pacific Health Group, the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees facing work or life challenges. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Counsellor to join our Gisborne branch, delivering care in the supportive Pacific Health way.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted interventions that help clients develop and utilise effective coping skills for workplace and personal challenges.
• Conduct visits to worksites to offer immediate assistance following disruptive events.
• Provide counselling sessions through various modes including in-person meetings, video calls, and telehealth platforms.
• Deliver training programs to employees at client organisations.

Advantages of Joining Our Team

• The role centres exclusively on employee care and intervention, minimising administrative duties and paperwork.
• Access to an annual budget designated for ongoing professional development or study.
• Opportunity for full-time or permanent part-time employment with clear paths for career advancement.
• Enjoy a positive team culture highlighted by regular social gatherings, weekly perks, and recognition awards.
• Benefit from wellness programs including annual eye examinations, flu vaccinations, and access to EAP services.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates a high level of empathy and sensitivity towards others.
• Holds current APC accreditation with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ), Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB), or New Zealand Counselling and Coaching Association (NZCCA).
• Possesses a tertiary qualification at level 7 in Counselling or a related discipline with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience in general counselling.
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic methods such as Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FACT) is advantageous.
• Capable of working autonomously and available for onsite visits to provide psychological first aid.
• Experienced in trauma intervention and delivering psychological first aid.

Additional Information

Applicants with the right qualifications and a proactive attitude who are interested in joining a supportive and rewarding workplace are encouraged to apply. Confidentiality throughout the recruitment process is guaranteed. Habit Health is committed to equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity and creating a safe environment for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.