Referral Management - Westmead, Australia - Western Sydney Local Health District

Western Sydney Local Health District

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Westmead, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2, Counsellor Level 1 / Level 2, Psychologist and Sexual Assault Worker Level 1 / Level 2

Remuneration:
Dependent on Qualifiations

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ361121

Location:
Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region.

We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.

The Sexual Assault Referral Management and Early Support (RMES) counsellor is responsible for managing referrals to the sexual assault service and the provision of specialist early intervention services to adolescent and adult victims of sexual assault and their non-offending family members.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard

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_Please note:

__To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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Essential Criteria:

Qualification:
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling

Registration:
Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership

Selection Criteria:

Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor's degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership
Demonstrated experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice, preferably within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence) or related setting
Demonstrated assessment and case management skills with children, young people and adults
Demonstrated understanding of the interrelated dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and domestic violence and a commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse
Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety, with experience in (or commitment to) providing culturally responsive services to individuals and families
Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in collaboration and partnership with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect
Current NSW Driver's License

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**Applications Close: 7th March 2023