Counsellor Advocate ECASA

Counsellor Advocate ECASA - Social Worker or Psychologist

• Opportunity for a Social Worker or Psychologist | Grade 2 role
• Temporary and permanent positions available with variable EFT | part-time and full time
• Unique development opportunity to support those impacted by sexual assault

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA)

ECASA provides 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 team. The Counsellor/Advocate roles require a strong commitment to trauma-informed collaborative practice and operate from an empowerment and victim's rights-based approach to recovery. ECASA provides a supportive, connected, and positive team culture with a well embedded supervision and professional development program. There is an opportunity for clinicians to increase their knowledge and expertise in responding to sexual assault with professional development opportunities in trauma related modalities.

ECASA's main site is based in Ringwood East but it is a requirement that the successful candidate have flexibility to provide outreach in the Inner and Outer Eastern Region. There is also an expectation of availability for after-hours on-call duties with a minimum of two shifts per month.

About you

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

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology
• Experience in sexual assault and/or family violence or mental health, with an understanding of trauma assessment and treatment
• An understanding of the dynamics and impact of sexual assault related to adults and young people/children
• A respectful, compassionate, innovative, and reflective approach with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those impacted by sexual assault
• Flexibility to move between sites and the capacity to engage and build professional relationships with other teams and agencies

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

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

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Melinda Dows

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