Sexual Assault On Call Counsellor

What you will bring to the role

1. Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as follow, plus significant clinical experience in child, young people and adult. Social Worker – Minimum bachelor’s degree and eligibility for membership of AASW and extensive specialist knowledge or high level of broad generalist knowledge. Psychologist - a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification for this position and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
2. Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children, young people and/or adults who have experienced trauma.
3. Demonstrated of understanding of current policies, frameworks and legislation regarding child protection, sexual assault and problematic harmful sexualised behaviours under 10.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the intersection between issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.
5. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with ability to work in multidisciplinary settings.
6. Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
7. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Participate in the 24/7 crisis on-call service, to attend Nepean Hospital within one (1) hour

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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Levingston on Helen.Levingston@health.nsw.gov.au