Adult Survivor Counsellor

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualfications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ463162
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.
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 Adult Survivor Counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to sexual assault victims, with a focus on adult victims of childhood sexual assault, via individual counselling and group-work programs.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications:Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Sexual Assault Worker or Psychology
Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership and relevant equivalent professional experience.
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), with skills in the development, facilitation and evaluation of groups.
• Demonstrated high level assessment, case formulation, intervention planning (including case management) and counselling skills with young people and adults, with a capacity to draw on a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
• Demonstrated high level understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect 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 sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence and knowledge of legal systems involved in sexual assault 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.
• Hold a current driver's license valid in Australia and willingness to use for work purposes

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For role related queries or questions contact Ly Johnson on Ly.Johnson@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14th March 2024