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Our primary and preventative department is seeking a motivated Counsellor to join our multidisciplinary team to deliver rural outreach services.

The position involves providing quality and comprehensive community counselling services, by using a broad range of evidence based practices.

The ideal applicant will have an interest in paediatric, youth and family assessment; have strong ethical decision making and interpersonal skills; be an innovative thinker to contribute to the development of our NDIS contract and social support groups; and be an advocate on behalf of the community at an individual and group level.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications and registration in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling
• Ability to liaise and consult with health professionals in a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Highly effective interpersonal and team skills

We can offer:

• Be part of a high functioning team
• Generous Salary Packaging options
• Free car parking
• Professional development and supervision

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a National Criminal Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Clearance and be willing to undertake a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check. Current immunisation records and influenza vaccinations are also required.

Closing Date: Sunday 14 February 2021

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 15 February 2021

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.