Position Classification:Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 2 or 3
Remuneration: $35.93 – $54.78 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ342914
A part-time Child and Family Counsellor position is available for a general Psychologist or Level 2/3 Social Worker in the Tweed shire, predominantly based at Murwillumbah Community Health.
In this role, you’ll provide a range of community-based child and family counselling services in accordance with evidence-based practice, and an in-reach response to the acute setting as appropriate for children under 12 years. You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework, ensuring a focus on health promotion and early identification and intervention.
If you have:
- Bachelor of Social Work with eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers, OR Degree in Psychology and eligibility for full registration with AHPRA
- Extensive experience in the provision of clinical services for a complex case load, working in domestic violence, low risk suicide and child development for children 0-12 years, and substantial knowledge of life span stages
- Ability to plan and coordinate client care independently and operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal social, cultural and economic issues with capacity to flexibly develop local responses to community needs using cross cultural communication skills
We can offer you:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference!
Are you looking for a change in lifestyle? Come and work in a semi-rural hospital, surrounded by an eclectic mix of villages and lifestyles. Live sustainably, far from the busy cities, close to beaches or in our colourful town, steeped in art-deco history and rich cultural heritage.
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
- To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.border.gov.au
- You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position
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For role related queries or questions contact Kim Kendall on [email protected]
Applications Close: 10th October, 2022