Bereavement Counsellor (Counsellor/Social Worker Level 1/2, Health Education Officer Grad/Non-Grad, Psychologist)
Position Classification: Counsellor/Social Worker Level 1/2, Health Education Officer Grad/Non-Grad, Psychologist
Location: Sydney Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ565674
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The bereavement counsellor will provide specialist bereavement counselling, follow-up and support:
- To bereaved known to the SLHD Palliative Care Service
- Where a death has occurred in SLHD or the bereaved reside in the SLHD.
This position will be based across Sydney Local Health District.
- Currently has a relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant experience, eligibility for membership to appropriate professional association if required, Psychologist must have with full registration with AHPRA.
- Has capacity to provide education and training to health professionals in the areas of grief, loss and bereavement.
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 about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
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.
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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For enquiries, please contact Edward Lie via email at edward.lie@health.nsw.gov.au.
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