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Form of work• Supportive environment with a well-connected team
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Salary packaging benefits, Permanent Part Time 3 days a week
• Classification Range: Psychologist or Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1-4*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
Applications are sought from experienced counsellors who are either registered Psychologists with AHPRA, or Social Workers with eligibility for membership of the AASW who have experience in therapy/counselling.
• Provide high quality counselling and group work
• Contribute positively to a team dedicated to innovation and excellence
• Commit to ongoing staff development, clinical supervision and professional development that enhances the counselling service for the target population
• See Position Description for full responsibilities
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Psychologists require registration with AHPRA / Social workers need to be eligible for membership of the AASW.
• Demonstrated, substantive experience providing counselling to adults, young people, children and families in a community setting.
• Highly skilled in delivering evidence-based therapies, particularly in relation to high prevalence mental health disorders, chronic health conditions, and to clients from across the age span.
• Creativity and flexibility in adapting therapy to ensure the service is appropriate to clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Sound understanding of trauma and family violence and its impact on all family members.
• A post-graduate qualification in counselling, family therapy or equivalent is desirable
• Current Victorian driver's license
• See Position Description for full essential and desirable criteria
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2***.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026) or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
