Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until July 2025Location: SWSLHD District Wide ServicePosition Classification: Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist/Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: Dependent on QualificationsClinical Psychologist: $2,022.91 - $2,465.62 per weekPsychologist: $1,432.42 - $2,096.58 per weekSocial Worker Level 3: $2,081.21 - $2,148.65 per week Requisition ID: REQ533068Application Close Date: 17/11/2024Interview Date Range: 20/11/2024 – 27/11/2024Contact Details: Carlie Bills – 0408 162 058 | About the Opportunity Support Health Professionals: Provide counselling and support to dedicated health staff facing a variety of personal and professional challenges. Collaborative Environment: Join a friendly and supportive team committed to the wellbeing of both clients and colleagues. Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a mix of counselling sessions, group education, and debriefing activities to meet the needs of your clients. Wide Range of Presentations: Work with clients facing diverse issues, providing tailored support to enhance their wellbeing. Multiple Work Locations: Opportunity to work across both Liverpool and Fairfield Hospitals, offering varied experiences in different healthcare settings. Regular Debriefing Opportunities: Participate in regular debrief sessions with colleagues to share experiences, insights, and support one another. Work-Life Balance: Maintain a manageable caseload with no more than 5 client-facing hours per day, allowing time for reflection and self-care. Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within your role. External Supervision: Gain access to professional supervision from an external supervisor. What You'll be DoingThe EAP Counsellor will provide a variety of services as part of the LHD Employee Assistance Program including short-term, confidential, solution-focused counselling across a range of presenting issues for all LHD based staff and their families; stakeholder liaison and collaboration with other LHD business units, consultancy with Managers at every level towards addressing work-related issues, promoting employee wellbeing, and trauma support (post incident), advisory and counselling to staff when required. This position assists the LHD meet the requirements of "Employee Assistance Programs: NSW Health" (PD2016_045) and ACHS Accreditation standards. Where You'll Be WorkingSouth Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips. How to ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. An AHPRA registered Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist or Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years' experience who has eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) or Australian Psychological Society (APS):Psychologist: Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligible for same and completion of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas). Clinical Psychologist: Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent. Social Worker: A social work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Demonstrated experience in providing high quality clinical short-term interventions to address a broad range of personal and work-related issues, via a number of modalities (e.g.: face to face, phone, online). Demonstrated experience in providing critical incident support and psychological first aid with both individuals and groups following a traumatic work-related incident or event. Demonstrated experience providing high quality solution-focussed clinical services that includes effective and proactive problem-solving skills, the ability and confidence to relate well with people at all levels of an organisation, and have a strong passion for psychological wellbeing. Demonstrated ability as a committed team member to work collaboratively, openly and respectfully within a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals, including the ability to both support and empower the EAP service and team towards high quality clinical services. Highly developed ICT skills adequate for general business and service improvement including report writing, clinical case management, program/project development, seminar presentations, online platforms and app-based programs and other organisational activities. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the diversity of cultures represented in the LHDs, and the implications of a multi-cultural society within the workplace. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary PackagingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your ExperienceTransforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on 'X', Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr