Female Domestic Violence Counsellor (Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 / Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ552494
About the Opportunity
In this role, you are expected to provide a specialist trauma-informed counselling and/or case management response to women who are impacted by domestic violence, in order to increase safety, well-being and access to services. You will be undertaking complex psychosocial risk assessments, provides evidence-based counselling and case management, safety planning, trauma and crisis counselling, group work and advocacy for women and children affected by domestic violence.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold one of the following:
- Social Worker: Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of AASW with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Psychologist: Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and full registration with AHPRA.
- Clinical Psychologist: Registered psychologist with AHPRA with post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) endorsement in Clinical Psychology or working towards the same.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical experience and understanding of domestic violence where women and children are at risk of harm.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
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For enquiries, please contact Amy Eldridge on (02) 9515 9040 or via email at Amy.Eldridge1@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: Sunday 9 March 2025
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’.
