About the Role:
As an Afterhours Violence Abuse and Neglect Counsellor, you will provide a 24-hour integrated trauma-informed psychosocial response to recent incidents and disclosures of violence, abuse, and neglect within an integrated approach with medical and forensic partners.
About the Team:
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to the communities in far-west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse, employing well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities.
About Broken Hill:
Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far-west NSW full of diversity, history, and character. It's a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene featuring over 20 galleries and unique attractions, festivals, and beautiful natural landscapes.
Key Requirements:
* Female with counselling qualifications and/or experience
* Relevant degree in Social Science, Counselling, or Social Work, Membership (or demonstrated eligibility) of a recognised professional association, and meeting the criteria for a Level 1/2 within the Allied Health Professional
* Demonstrated experience in assessing risk and safety planning when responding to crisis trauma presentations for adults, children, and young people
* Able to respond to call-out on a 24-hour roster, within the timeframes as per the NSW Standard and Guidelines for NSW Health Sexual Assault Services, NSW Domestic Family Violence Standards and Guidelines, and the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Medical Protocol
* Complete Far West Local Health District's Service Violence Abuse and Neglect On Call Training and Mandatory Child Protection Training
* Current NSW Driver's Licence
What We Offer:
* A meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare
* An inclusive and diverse work environment
* Ongoing training and development opportunities