Social Work/Psychology Counsellor – Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth (IHSHY)

• Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA) 
• Grade 2 Social Worker or Psychologist
• Permanent part-time position

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality services across the continuum of care. We pride ourselves on being a great place to learn and work, offering diverse and engaging career opportunities, continued professional development and salary packaging.

About ECASA

ECASA provides a free counselling and advocacy services to adults and young people/children in the Eastern Region who have experienced sexual assault recently and in the past. The model of care includes the provision of crisis and short to medium term counselling, group work, professional consultation and professional and community education programs.

About the role

ECASA welcomes applications from appropriately qualified Social Workers or Psychologists to join our counselling team. The rewarding role requires a strong commitment to trauma-informed collaborative practice, providing counselling and advocacy services to young people (12-25 years) who have experienced sexual assault and are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This innovative position is responsible for the provision of individual counselling services as well as group work, consultation and professional and community education programs. You would be part of a supportive, experienced and hardworking team with a well embedded clinical supervision and professional development program. There is an opportunity for clinicians to increase their knowledge and experience in the sexual assault area and workers who are new to the sector are provided additional professional development opportunities in trauma and related modalities.

The successful applicant will be based at our Ringwood East site, but will be providing outreach services to young people to optimize their engagement with ECASA.  There may also be a requirement for intake as well as after-hours on-call duties.

About you

To be successful in this role you should have the following:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology
• Knowledge and experience in intake, and crisis and brief intervention
• Experience in the area of sexual assault and/or youth mental health, with an understanding of trauma assessment and treatment
• An understanding of the dynamics and impact of sexual assault related to at risk children and young people
• Highly developed skills in engaging with young people with complex care needs and a drive to make a difference in the lives of young people
• A respectful, compassionate, innovative and reflective approach with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those impacted by sexual assault
• A strong team commitment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

ECASA values diversity and an environment that welcomes and respects differences. We aim to build access for diverse groups in the community and would support and encourage people from all different backgrounds to apply.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range Here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
• Applications will be screened upon receipt

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**