Senior Counsellor (Sexual Assault Resource Centre)

North Metropolitan Health Service; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

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Job summary

North Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Counsellor to deliver advanced therapeutic counselling within the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) and across the wider team. You will work with individuals, couples, families and groups, providing evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed care.

This fixed term appointment offers flexibility with part-time or full-time options (76 hours per fortnight) and a supportive culture aligned to NMHS values.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering advanced therapeutic counselling for sexual assault survivors.
• Ability to work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Demonstrated collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced level therapeutic counselling for sexual assault to individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinicians to provide comprehensive care.
• Support flexible work practices in alignment with operational needs.

Skills

Therapeutic counselling

Counselling

Sexual assault support

Crisis intervention

Job description

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This is a Fixed Term Part Time / Full Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. Fixed Term appointments include the future possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Job Share arrangements may be considered. What is our Senior Counsellor role? Work collaboratively within Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) and with other clinicians and be responsible for the delivery of advanced level therapeutic counselling services associated with sexual assault and sexual abuse to individuals, couples, families, groups and the community. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. What we offer NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits ( North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits ) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

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Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [e-mail] . Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

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