New Street Counsellor (Social Worker/Psychologist)

Job Description

Opportunity: Experience therapeutic work within a New Street Service. Training: Specific orientation and additional training provided. Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and boost take home pay. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4 & Psychologist Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications Social Worker Level 4 – $61.35 - $62.84 per hour Psychologist – $39.01 - $57.10 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Cumberland Hospital Where you'll be working: Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland 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 delivering health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. What you'll be doing: Provide a therapeutic service for children and young people (aged 10-17) and their families when the child or young person has sexually harmed another person. Contribute and participate as a member of the New Street Sydney Service. Provide consultation and training to other health professionals and government agencies. How to Apply: Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria: Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work and eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). Registration: Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (APHRA) Registration (Psychology). Selection Criteria: Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (APHRA) Psychology or tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). Demonstrated experience and knowledge, skills in providing therapeutic treatment to children and young people who have sexually harmed another person and/or experienced abuse. Demonstrated understanding of dynamics of intrafamilial child sexual abuse, contemporary principles of family-focused integrated treatment including safety planning and risk assessment and an ability to engage and work positively with children and young people who have sexually harmed others. Demonstrated clinical ability to work within a trauma-informed care and practice framework and other relevant best practice models of care. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary environment as well as collaborate with community partners. Advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to use computer programs (e.g., Microsoft, computerized data entry, and client management systems) and maintain comprehensive and efficient clinical records. Demonstrated high-level understanding of the legislation and government policies, including NSW Health policies and legal issues surrounding violence such as family and domestic violence, trauma, and abuse of children, including the Special Commission Inquiry into Child Protection (Keep Them Safe) and the application of these in a health setting. Hold a current driver's license valid in Australia and willingness to use for work purposes. Requisition ID: REQ561704 Applications Close: 26th March 2025 People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standards. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up . Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position. #J-18808-Ljbffr