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Counsellor - Invercargill Prison
New Zealand Government
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Southland District, New Zealand
Location
Southland District
Posted
April 11, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Ngā kawenga | About the role
The primary focus of the counsellor's role is to collaborate with people to address both historical and current trauma. The key responsibilities of this position include assessing people's trauma needs, developing tailored treatment plans, actively involving people in addressing their trauma-related requirements, making referrals to relevant groups and agencies when necessary, and providing support to prison staff in managing people with trauma-related needs and behaviours.
He kōrero mōu | About you
In this role, you will play a vital part in the team dedicated to supporting people, focusing on assessing their trauma needs and actively engaging them in the treatment process. Your role extends to providing valuable assistance to other prison staff, leveraging your skills and experience to enhance their effectiveness in working with people grappling with the enduring effects of trauma. Embracing innovative approaches, you will con...
The primary focus of the counsellor's role is to collaborate with people to address both historical and current trauma. The key responsibilities of this position include assessing people's trauma needs, developing tailored treatment plans, actively involving people in addressing their trauma-related requirements, making referrals to relevant groups and agencies when necessary, and providing support to prison staff in managing people with trauma-related needs and behaviours.
He kōrero mōu | About you
In this role, you will play a vital part in the team dedicated to supporting people, focusing on assessing their trauma needs and actively engaging them in the treatment process. Your role extends to providing valuable assistance to other prison staff, leveraging your skills and experience to enhance their effectiveness in working with people grappling with the enduring effects of trauma. Embracing innovative approaches, you will con...