About the role
As an ACC Sensitive Claims Counsellor, you'll provide trauma-informed, client-centred therapeutic support to individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. You'll have the independence to manage your own clinical practice and appointments, while receiving support from Social Wealth's administrative and clinical teams. We are looking for counsellors who can maintain capacity for a minimum of 10 client sessions per week, subject to referrals and client attendance, with flexibility to arrange appointments around their availability. We are particularly interested in practitioners looking to build a sustainable caseload and a long-term professional relationship with Social Wealth.
Key responsibilities
- Provide trauma-informed, client-centred therapeutic support to survivors of sexual abuse
- Manage your own clinical practice and appointments independently
- Maintain capacity for a minimum of 10 client sessions per week
- Arrange appointments around client availability
- Maintain clinical documentation and professional accountability
- Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
About you
- Minimum of 5 years' professional counselling experience
- Full registration as a counsellor with a recognised professional body in New Zealand
- At least 2 years' experience working therapeutically with survivors of sexual abuse or sexual violence
- A recognised qualification in counselling or a relevant therapeutic discipline
- Demonstrated competency in trauma-informed, client-centred therapeutic practice
- Strong cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent clinical documentation, communication and professional accountability
- Capacity to provide a minimum of 10 client sessions per week
- The ability to meet ACC Sensitive Claims provider requirements
- Previous experience delivering ACC Sensitive Claims services would be highly advantageous
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates recognising your experience and professional expertise
- Flexible working hours – manage your own schedule and work around your lifestyle and commitments
- Work for yourself – enjoy the independence of private practice while being part of a supportive team
- Client referrals – help connect you with ACC-funded clients, reducing the pressure of finding your own clients
- Administrative support – assistance with referrals, bookings, ACC processes and reporting coordination
- Clinical and cultural support – access professional guidance, supervision and development opportunities
About us
Social Wealth is a New Zealand-based organisation dedicated to making mental health and wellbeing services more accessible to individuals and communities. We specialise in ACC Sensitive Claims counselling and believe that quality therapeutic support should be available to everyone who needs it. We also understand the importance of supporting the professionals who deliver these services. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where counsellors feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.