Neurofeedback Specialist Counsellor #1082-F - Sydney, Australia - Knewin

    Knewin
    Knewin Sydney, Australia

    2 weeks ago

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    Do you want to work in one of Australia's leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation to torture and trauma survivors; that's quality focused, diverse & committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people in communities?

    Come & join us

    Neurofeedback Specialist Counsellor #1082-F

    The Organisation

    "STARTTS is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees in NSW. The focus of STARTTS approach is on building capacity and empowering people and communities to take control over their own lives, using a strengths-based approach and building on individual, family, community and cultural strengths."

    The Role

    The main role of Neurofeedback Specialist Counsellor is to provide clinical assessment, counselling, neurofeedback and other modalities of neuromodulation to the refugee clients, survivors of torture and trauma. The Neurofeedback Specialist Counsellor is also responsible for providing training and consultancy related to neuromodulation techniques used in the Neurofeedback Program to other professionals and services and to participate in relevant research/evaluation studies.

    Position No: 1082-F
    Closing date: Friday 3 May 2024
    Enquiries: Sejla Murdoch on
    Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 2 Years (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
    Location: Fairfield
    Vaccination Requirement: Category A
    Salary: Psychologist, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience and requirements of the role. A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered.

    Skills and Qualifications Required

    Essential Criteria:

  • Relevant qualifications and current and full registration with AHPRA and eligibility for Medicare Provider number.
  • Understanding of refugee issues, and the effects of torture and trauma on clients, their families andcommunities.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing psychological assessment and testing.
  • Demonstrated counselling experience in working with clients affected by experiences related totorture and trauma.
  • Demonstrated interest in applied neuroscience and use of neuromodulation techniques in workingwith trauma survivors.
  • Demonstrated qualified training and experience in neurofeedback therapy or willingness toundertake neurofeedback training.
  • Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multiculturalenvironment and act with diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 licence acceptable).

    • *This position is considered child-related employment and will require a Working with Children Background Check and a National Police Check.

    SUBMITTING A JOB APPLICATION

    To view the position description (including selection criteria)and instructions on how to submit your application, please refer to the jobs section of STARTTS website:

  • Complete a STARTTS Application for Employment Form
  • Write a Statement Against the Essential Criteriaoutlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide "How to apply for a job at STARTTS")
  • Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
  • Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
  • A Cover Letter is optional.
  • Position Description
  • Email your applications to: STTS-

    • VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
    *This role is a Category A role. It is mandatory for Category A workers to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health and STARTTS policies) including annual Influenza vaccinations. Two doses of an approved COVID‐19 vaccine will be required to provide a record of your COVID‐19 vaccination status. If successful you must provide evidence of vaccination.

    Additionally, vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissiblediseases – measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whoopingcough) and tuberculosis. If successful you must also provide evidence of vaccination and/or assessment.

    Should you not be able to comply with vaccination requirements before your commencement date, the offer ofemployment may be withdrawn.
    If you have a medical reason for why you cannot be vaccinated, a medical contraindication evidence will berequired.


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