Senior Family Counsellor
The Dalwood Spilstead Service is looking to appoint an experienced counsellor to the role of Senior Family Counsellor.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker (Level 3)
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ537476
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Dalwood Spilstead Service
What you'll be doing
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree in Social Work and eligible for Australian Association of Social Workers membership or Degree in Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.
- Extensive experience in child and family work including family assessment.
- Experience in providing counselling for vulnerable parents and adults with mental health and / or drug and alcohol problems.
- NMT Phase 1 training certification and a sound knowledge of trauma-informed practice and the needs of vulnerable families.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kerry Gwynne on Kerry.Gwynne@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 11 December 2024
Tentative start date for interviews: 16 December 2024
