Bereavement Counsellor (Applications Close: 5th September 2024)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District
Auburn Community Health Centre, Blacktown – Community Health Centre, Parramatta Community Health Centre, The Hills Community Health Centre & Mount Druitt Community Health Centre

Where you’ll be working
The WSLHD Bereavement Service is situated within the Supportive & Palliative Care Service, although bereavement counselling and support are available regardless of cause of death.

What you’ll be doing

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialist bereavement counselling, support and follow up for family members and carers known to or living within WSLHD, following a death.
• The Bereavement Counsellor also provides consultation and education to multidisciplinary staff within WSLHD and the wider community.
• The role is positioned within the WSLHD Bereavement Service, and reports to the Bereavement Counsellor – Clinical Lead.

See Selection Criteria & link to Position Description at the bottom of this page for further details about the role.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Counsellor with Membership of appropriate/relevant body, or Clinical Psychologist with full registration with the Psychologists Registration Board of NSW
• Registration: Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Full registration with the Psychologists Registration Board of NSW

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, or Clinical Psychology, and eligibility for/membership of appropriate professional body. Post-graduate tertiary qualifications related to counselling desirable.
2. Experience as a counselling clinician in bereavement, palliative care or end of life contexts and specialist knowledge of bereavement, loss and grief processes and complex grief.
3. Proven ability to work independently and autonomously with minimum direct supervision, apply sound professional knowledge and judgement, exercise advanced reasoning skills and manage complex cases effectively.
4. Demonstrated capacity to provide education and training to health professionals in the areas of grief, loss and bereavement.
5. Demonstrated ability to work constructively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, which may include participation in quality improvement, evaluation or research.
6. High level of communication, negotiation, liaison, advocacy and conflict resolution skills
7. Demonstrated ability to participate in organisational and service planning and development.
8. A working knowledge of word processing and email and data management skills & Current NSW Class C drivers license

Requisition ID: REQ511026
Applications Close: 5th September 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.