Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Counsellor Level 1/Social Worker Level 1, Registered Nurse + SuperHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ525543 Location: Buronga NSW Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact? Opportunity to live and work in one Australia's biggest food and wine bowl Only a short 45min flight to Victoria What you'll be doing Provide community based assessment, intervention, counselling and therapeutic support of children and young people aged up to 18 years with mental health problems in the Lower Fast West Regional area, with the base location being Buronga. What is on offer Salary packaging (pay less tax!), this includes, Novated Leasing and Employee Meal and Entertainment Card Isolation & climate allowance Special rates at local gyms Support through advanced education & training A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare How to ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) and eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through AHPRA or AASW Extensive experience in mental health assessment, management and provision of therapeutic interventions including group work with consumers, their families / supports in a community setting. Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with consumers, their parents /guardians and key stakeholders through the application of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a sole practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health services to children and young people, families and carers. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application to therapeutic interventions with children/young people and their parents/guardian and family. Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, this may involve driving long distances Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Patricia Taylor on Close: 7th November 2024 Stepping UpThe Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: Empower, listen and act togetherTogether, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply