Cclhd - New Street Counsellor - Violence Abuse and

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time (until 28 June 2026)
**Position Classification**: Health Clinician Level 4
**Remuneration**: Dependent on Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ528627

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, or Senior Psychologist with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children, young people, and families? We are seeking a dedicated New Street Counsellor Level 4 to join our Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) team. This temporary full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with children and young people aged 10-17 years who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour, providing therapeutic interventions that support their healing, safety, and rehabilitation. You will also engage with families to strengthen relationships and promote a safer environment, all within a trauma-informed, culturally safe framework.

The New Street Counsellor will demonstrate high level clinical expertise and provide therapeutic services to children and young people aged 10-17 years who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour. They will also provide therapeutic interventions to family members in order to strengthen and enhance individual and family functioning and safety. You will bring your experience and education as a Social Worker, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, and be supported to grow and build your career through training, development and networks within supportive and high functioning teams. You will be committed to delivering exceptional health care and be skilled at building positive relationships and collaboration within the health system and the broader community.

We encourage applicants who are committed to exceptional healthcare, continuous learning, and fostering positive relationships within both the health system and the broader community. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can contribute to meaningful change and work with a supportive, high-functioning team, we’d love to hear from you.

**About You**
- You must hold a degree in Social Work or Psychology, with eligibility for membership with AASW or full registration with AHPRA. Clinical Psychologists are welcome to apply, although salary will be capped at the Senior Psychology level.
- You have experience in providing counselling services to individuals and families affected by child sexual assault, trauma, violence, and abuse, with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in these cases.
- You have an understanding of intergenerational trauma and child sexual abuse, along with experience in implementing family-focused interventions.
- You have demonstrated experience in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making to identify and drive business improvements.

**What we Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.**

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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Matheson;
Phone : (02) 4328 7350

**Applications Close: Monday, 9 December 2024 at 11.59pm.