Counsellor
An exciting opportunity for a Counsellor to work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team at The Hills Private Hospital’s Windsor Road Private Clinic as a motivated and innovative Counsellor has arisen. Both casual and part-time roles are available in both the inpatient and day program settings. Applicants must be flexible, team oriented, and be prepared to hit the ground running.
Work alongside experienced Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Allied Health professionals
Deliver meaningful therapeutic interventions in both group and individual settings
Join an expanding mental health service with a strong focus on recovery and patient outcomes
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Counsellor to join the Mental Health team at Windsor Road Private Clinic. Working across inpatient and day program services, you will provide individual and group counselling, contribute to therapeutic program delivery, and support patients on their recovery journey.
About us
The Hills Private Hospital is a 111-bed private hospital located in the Hills District of Sydney, consisting of 86 Rehab and 25 mental health beds with an expanding day program. We currently offer inpatient and day programs in general mental health (i.e. mood disorders; drug & alcohol).
Key Responsibilities:
Provision of evidence-based Counselling services for adults presenting with a range of psychiatric disorders accessing the inpatient and outpatient therapeutic programs of The Hills Private Hospital (THPH)
Provides consultancy to other members of the multidisciplinary team (Level 1 counsellors, Level 2 counsellors and students) and maximise the efficacy of the clinical services through the development of productive and professional relationships with referral sources
Identification, development, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and ensuring that they are current and congruent with patient needs
Consult with other clinicians to access clinical support where needed, including escalating issues to manager
Support team members including student counsellors to develop their skills and knowledge and enhance their clinical practice through consultation, participation in professional learning activities, and participation in peer review
Facilitate student counsellor’s learning and professional development and provide clinical supervision
Ensure counsellors are operating within relevant clinical, organisational, ethical and professional boundaries
Receiving, managing and triaging referrals from the rehabilitation wards at The Hills Private Hospital
Assisting manager with staffing and rostering based on ward occupancy
Essential Criteria:
Relevant degree qualifications
Current full registration with Counselling Governing Bodies
Previous experience working on an Inpatient and Day Program Mental Health Unit
Experience facilitating group therapy sessions
Sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Superior time management and organisational skills
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Exceptional customer service skills
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Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You’ll also benefit from:
Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 21st July 2026
