Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 28 June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ528627
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, or Senior Psychologist with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children, young people, and families. We are seeking a dedicated New Street Counsellor Level 4 to join our Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) team. This temporary full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with children and young people aged 10-17 years who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour, providing therapeutic interventions that support their healing, safety, and rehabilitation. You will also engage with families to strengthen relationships and promote a safer environment, all within a trauma-informed, culturally safe framework.
The New Street Counsellor will demonstrate high level clinical expertise and provide therapeutic services to children and young people aged 10-17 years who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour. They will also provide therapeutic interventions to family members to strengthen and enhance individual and family functioning and safety. You will bring your experience and education as a Social Worker, Psychologist, or Senior Psychologist, and be supported to grow and build your career through training, development, and networks within supportive and high-functioning teams. You will be committed to delivering exceptional health care and be skilled at building positive relationships and collaboration within the health system and the broader community.
We encourage applicants who are committed to exceptional healthcare, continuous learning, and fostering positive relationships within both the health system and the broader community. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can contribute to meaningful change and work with a supportive, high-functioning team, we'd love to hear from you.
About You You must hold a degree in Social Work or Psychology, with eligibility for membership with AASW or full registration with AHPRA. Clinical Psychologists are welcome to apply, although salary will be capped at the Senior Psychology level.You have experience in providing counselling services to individuals and families affected by child sexual assault, trauma, violence, and abuse, with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in these cases.You have an understanding of intergenerational trauma and child sexual abuse, along with experience in implementing family-focused interventions.You have demonstrated experience in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making to identify and drive business improvements.What we Offer Work for the largest employer on the Central CoastFull-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.Social Club.Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards, our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to, and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone's responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. The 'Stepping Up' online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: Stepping Up Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. Follow us on Facebook Facebook Instagram Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with career opportunities
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Applications Close: Monday, 9 December 2024 at 11.59pm. You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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