Grief/Bereavement Counsellor - Kids Cancer Centre
- Eligibility for AASW membership with significant post graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context OR Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychologist or eligible to progress to same. Minimum 2 year full time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
- Extensive specialist knowledge of the issues facing families in the relevant clinical area coupled with advanced skills in therapeutic counselling and casework in working families in a bereaved situation.
- Advance practice skills in a variety of psychosocial interventions/modalities which include psychosocial assessment, counselling, group work and community engagement
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s licence, and ability to provide services to rural and remote areas of NSW and ACT.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in evidence based practice, education provision, service planning, the development of models of care, and leading and evaluating quality improvement activities.
- Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, including competency with computers and IT systems.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Theng on Jessica.Theng@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 2/02/2025
