'This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5000' Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Location: Queanbeyan Position Classification : Dependent on Qualifications Remuneration : Counsellor Level 4 - $117544 - $120393 per annum Psychologist - $74742 - $109397 per annum Social Worker Level 4 - $117544 - $120393 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ485169 Applications Close: 5 May 2024 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We Are Southern What we offer: • Flexible work arrangements • Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing • Corporate Health and Fitness program • 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income • Annual Leave Loading Where you will be working There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Queanbeyan enviable lifestyle and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5-minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation's capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District What you'll be doing The SNSWLHD New Street Service is a NSW Health child protection initiative and part of a developing network of services delivered by Local Health Districts in NSW. It provides counselling intervention to families of children and young people (10-17 years) who have sexually harmed. The program includes a specific focus on improving outcome for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Counsellor position will contribute to the delivery of quality, specialist therapeutic services in a forensic service. Selection Criteria Minimum 3 years post graduate experience with a degree in Psychology and current AHPRA registration OR Minimum 3 years post graduate experience with degree in Social Work or Bachelor degree in Counselling or related field a as per NSW Health Service Health Professionals award with eligibility for registration AASW. Willingness to undertake accreditation with the Harmful Sexual Behaviours Counsellor Accreditation Scheme administered by the NSW Children's Guardian. Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in providing therapeutic treatment to children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and/or experienced abused and an ability to engage and work positively with children and young people who have sexually harmed children. Understanding the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities and its relationship to Aboriginal Family Violence and demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities with willingness to participate in ongoing Aboriginal competency training. Demonstrated clinical ability to work within a trauma informed care and practice framework and other relevant best practice models of care. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary environment as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community partners. Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to use computer programs e.g. Microsoft, computerised data entry and client management systems e.g. Electronic Medical records and an advanced ability to maintain comprehensive and efficient clinical records. Demonstrated high level understanding of the legislation, Government policies, including NSW Health policies and legal issues surrounding violence such as family and domestic violence, trauma, sexual and physical abuse of children and the application of these in a health setting. Evidence of a 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 and overnight stays. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs. All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. Australian Work Rights Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au At Southern NSW 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. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Sherwin on 02 6150 7395 / 0448 467 320 or email ****** #RuralHealthIncentives
