Dalwood Spilstead Family Counsellor
An opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team at the Dalwood Spilstead Service based in Seaforth working in tertiary care with vulnerable families and children at risk across Northern Sydney. This role involves the provision of individual counselling, case management and parenting support for a caseload of vulnerable families with young children plus facilitation of parent group programs including Circle of Security and playgroup programs.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ565517
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Dalwood Spilstead Centre
What you'll be doing
The position involves collaborative work with a range of disciplines including Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Clinical Psychology Art Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Special Education and paediatric medical officers, as well as some multi-disciplinary group-work. Regular supervision and extensive professional development opportunities are provided.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree in Social Work with eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers membership, OR Degree in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration, OR A minimum 3-year degree with a 4th year honours in psychology; or Masters in Psychology or an equivalent qualification with full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) .
- Extensive experience in child and family work including family assessment.
- Sound knowledge of trauma-informed practice and the needs of vulnerable families.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kerry Gwynne on Kerry.Gwynne@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 995 10366.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 15 April 2025
