Main characteristics
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Company
- Western Sydney Local Health District
- Salary
- Dependent on Qualifications
- Employment type
- Part time
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 21/10/2022)Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ320246
Location: Blacktown
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
Find out what its like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think youd love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video: https://goo.gl/iShcmS
What you'll be doing
The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection. The Child Protection Counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to children, young people and their carers who have experienced physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence or neglect.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Essential Criteria
Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling
Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor degree) in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership. Demonstrated counselling experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence services). Demonstrated high level assessment, case formulation, intervention planning (including case management) and counselling skills with children, young people and adults, with capacity to draw on a wide range of therapeutic modalities. Demonstrated high level understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of physical abuse and neglect, sexual assault and domestic violence and a commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse. Knowledge and understanding of current policies and legislation relating to child protection and other forms of interpersonal violence and knowledge of legal systems involved in child protection service provision. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in partnership with others. Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds. Current NSW Drivers License
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For role related queries or questions contact Jay Pulvirenti on [Apply online] Applications Close: 6th July 2022
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