Senior Aboriginal Counsellor / Case Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Counsellor Level 3, Senior Psychologist
Remuneration: $56.69 - $65.15 per hour, plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ589534
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Counsellor Level 3, Senior Psychologist
Remuneration: $56.69 - $65.15 per hour, plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ589534
Location: Kirketon Road Centre
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Where you'll be working
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
The Role
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
The Role
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
SESLHD’s Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Service (SHBBV) provide leadership, innovation and research in the sector. Services within SHBBV are involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses at an individual and population level within SESLHD, as well as four statewide services.
The purpose of the role is to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality culturally sensitive care to people attending Kirketon Road Centre (KRC), especially those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, consistent with SESLHD policies, procedures and standards.
The role demonstrates in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island communities, homelessness and drug and alcohol to provide high quality counselling and case management care to clients of the KRC.
SESLHD/KRC strives to be a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, as well as workers. We have Aboriginal identified positions and cultural supervision is available. This position provides an opportunity to work closely with community and strengthen connections and engagement with healthcare services.
Benefits
SESLHD’s Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Service (SHBBV) provide leadership, innovation and research in the sector. Services within SHBBV are involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses at an individual and population level within SESLHD, as well as four statewide services.
The purpose of the role is to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality culturally sensitive care to people attending Kirketon Road Centre (KRC), especially those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, consistent with SESLHD policies, procedures and standards.
The role demonstrates in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island communities, homelessness and drug and alcohol to provide high quality counselling and case management care to clients of the KRC.
SESLHD/KRC strives to be a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, as well as workers. We have Aboriginal identified positions and cultural supervision is available. This position provides an opportunity to work closely with community and strengthen connections and engagement with healthcare services.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award. Counselling: must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree deemed eligible to meet the membership of for the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) at the level of bachelor. Senior Psychologist: Recognised 4-year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with AHPRA and min 8 years’ experience post full registration.
- Extensive clinical experience in social work, counselling, psychology or case management including working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island clients who have experienced intergenerational and complex trauma and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels and promote a cohesive team.
- Demonstrated ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide support to other staff.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities.
- Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Ellouise Davis via email at Ellouise.Davis@health.nsw.gov.au
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Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
