Senior Child Protection Counsellor (Psych, Social Worker Lvl 3) - Perm FT

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

1. A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and completion of four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas).
2. Demonstrated extensive post graduate clinical experience in providing counselling, groupwork, parenting and case management interventions to clients where child protection, violence, neglect and trauma incidents has occurred.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of child protection issues including the relevant legislation and guidelines and the appropriate response for clinical practice.
4. Demonstrated experience in engaging with difficult and involuntary clients.
5. Demonstrated experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.
6. Demonstrated high level of communication skills (written and verbal) and demonstrated computer skills. Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to other professionals in relation to counselling and child protection issues.
7. Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementing, leading and evaluating of quality improvement activities involving the application of evidenced based practice.
8. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes, including providing outreach and home-visiting services.

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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Mcdonald on (02) 9794 0920 or via email at Laura.Mcdonald@health.nsw.gov.au

Interview Date Range: 03/08/2022 - 10/08/2022

Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
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All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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