Bereavement Counsellor - Incentives Offered
Selection Criteria
- Degree in Social Work or General Counselling. Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or other professional group related to discipline.
- Experience as a counselling clinician in bereavement with specialist knowledge of bereavement, loss and grief processes, with post-graduate tertiary qualifications related to counselling.
- Proven ability to work independently, and effectively manage service coordination and complex cases.
- Demonstrated ability to provide education and training to health professionals and community members in the areas of grief, loss and bereavement.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, which may include participation in quality improvement, evaluation or research.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication, negotiation, liaison, advocacy and conflict resolution skills as well as high level computer and data entry skills
- Demonstrated ability to participate in organisational and service planning, development and quality improvement
- Current drivers licence and willingness to travel throughout LHD.
bout the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is the westernmost LHD under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create "excellence in rural and remote healthcare". The key to our success is our diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ over 800 clinicians and support staff across 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa.Cumming@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 13/2/2023
