Become an approved counsellor

Victims Services welcomes applications from suitably qualified persons to become an approved counsellor under the Victims Support Scheme.  The Scheme provides counselling to victims of violent crime who often have complex trauma symptoms.

To be considered, you will:

• have tertiary qualifications in psychiatry, psychology, social work or other discipline relevant to the provision of counselling services
  
• be a member of one of the following:

        -    Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 

        -    Australian Association of Social Workers 

OR be registered as one of the following:

        -   a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority

        -   a level 3 or 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association 

        -   a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of  Australia 

• demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fully registered provider of clinical services in your profession
• carry indemnity insurance
• have a current Working with Children Check clearance
• have a current National Police Check.

To apply, you must complete the online application form for approved counsellors and provide:

• A curriculum vitae/resume
• Two written references
• Evidence of a current Working with Children Check
• Certified copy of a National Police Check (within past 12 months)
• Copy of driver’s licence or passport.

Online application forms are compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer 11 or greater. 

Approved counsellors are subject to operating guidelines that can be accessed as part of the application process.

Contact us

Further information may be obtained by contacting us. 

Phone

1800 633 063

Email

VS_Counselling@dcj.nsw.gov.