Triage Counsellor Child Protection Counselling Service
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Job Summary
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ608623
Application Close: 30/10/2025
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Social Worker or Counsellor Level 3: $112396.00 - $116038.00 per Annum
Psychologist: $77358.00 - $113226.00 per Annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration Openness Respect and Empowerment
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to
succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children young people and their families adults older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion prevention and early detection through to assessment treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools GPs hospitals non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres in peoples homes other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Join a service that values safe compassionate and person-centred healthcare. NBMLHD is seeking a dedicated Counsellor Psychologist or Social Worker to join our critical Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS). This is an excellent opportunity where you will meaningfully contribute to your community providing specialist therapeutic services to children young people and their parents/caregivers.
Ready to make a difference Bring your expertise and compassion to a team that values integrity collaboration and cultural inclusivity. At NBMLHD every shift is a chance to meaningfully contribute to your workplace your colleagues and your career. Lets shape the future of healthcare together. Apply today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people neurodiverse individuals and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- a) Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or b) Degree in Psychology with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or c) Counselling qualification with ACA L3-4 registration (Australian Counselling Association) or PACFA Clinical Registrant status (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); d) Sydney Universitys Aboriginal Qualification Pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma)
- Demonstrated high level understanding of the dynamics intersection and effects of child abuse neglect sexual abuse and domestic and family violence.
- Demonstrated and extensive experience in carrying out assessment and case management activities and in providing specialist counselling to children and families with proven ability to make independent professional judgements about case planning and clinical management of a complex client group.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in delivering best practice models for working individually and systemically with children young people and adults who have experienced trauma and abuse including experience in holding an overarching trauma informed framework.
- Demonstrated experience working with people who have experienced interpersonal and intergenerational trauma.
- Demonstrated high level experience/knowledge of Child Protection statutory systems reporting responsibilities and health role in recognising and responding to child abuse and neglect.
- Experience in and commitment to working with individuals and families from indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Current NSW State drivers licence (including P1 or above) and ability to attend Nepean Hospital within 1 hour as required in participation of 24/7 crisis roster.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
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Key Skills
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- Heavy Machinery
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