MNC PARVAN Sexual Assault Counsellor - Kempsey
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: 108595 - 112114
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ535294
Do you hold a Bachelor of Social Work and are you eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)? Are you registered as a psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have demonstrated high level of clinical expertise in counselling skills, crisis response in working with child, adolescents and adult victims of violence? Do you work from a feminist perspective? Do you have a sound understanding of trauma informed/violence informed frameworks? If so, we want to hear from you!
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) for full-time employees
- Salary packaging
- Professional Development and Learning
- Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
The Organisation
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government funded health organisation that covers an area of 11,335 kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,964 across seven hospitals and 12 Community Health Centres.
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au or 0487 971 741.
Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.
- Bachelor of Social Work and current membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Demonstrated high level of clinical expertise in counselling skills in working with child, adolescent and adult victims of sexual assault and their non-offending family members or friends within a trauma framework.
- Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines and demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team across the interagency framework.
- Proven knowledge and skills in the development and delivery of professional education, community development and primary intervention programmes.
- Extensive capability in working effectively with key stakeholders.
- High level skills and knowledge of crisis intervention within a tertiary trauma setting and participation in a 24 hour On Call Service.
- Current unrestricted class C NSW Drivers Licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Cathy Young on Cathy.Young@health.nsw.gov.au
