Counsellor (Psychologist/Social Worker) Peninsula Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Develop your career with a variety of work
  • Supportive environment with a well connected team
  • Salary packaging benefits

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Applications are sought from experienced counsellors who are either fully registered Psychologists with AHPRA, or social Workers with eligibility for membership of the AASW who have experience in counselling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality counselling and group work
  • Contribute positively to a team dedicated to innovation and excellence
  • Commit to ongoing staff development, clinical supervision and professional development that enhances the counselling service for the target population

    What You Need

  • Psychologists require full registration with AHPRA / Social workers need to be eligible for membership of the AASW.
  • Demonstrated, substantive experience providing counselling to adults, young people, children and families in a community setting.
  • Highly skilled in delivering evidence based therapies, particularly in relation to high prevalence mental health disorders, chronic health conditions, and to clients from across the age span.
  • Creativity and flexibility in adapting therapy to ensure the service is appropriate to clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
  • Sound understanding of trauma and family violence and its impact on all family members.
  • A post-graduate qualification in counselling, family therapy or equivalent is desirable
    Current Victorian driver’s license

    What Next

    If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us – the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

    Additional Requirements

    Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

    To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

    https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

    Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

      • JOB SUMMARY

      Organisation

      Peninsula Health

      Employment Type

      Full time

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