Description:
Counsellor Advocate- Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault
-Multiple opportunities for Social Workers or Psychologists | Partner in Care
-Fixed-term and ongoing Part time | 30.4 hours per week
-Dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team | Values based organisation
Are you looking to live and work in a world city like Melbourne?
Are you a qualified & passionate Social Worker or Psychologist looking for a new challenge?
Come join us at Eastern Health!
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality services across the continuum of care. We pride ourselves on being a great place to learn and work, offering diverse and engaging career opportunities, continued professional development and salary packaging.
About the Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA)
ECASA provides free counselling and advocacy services to adults and young people/children in the Eastern Region who have experienced sexual assault recently and in the past. The model of care includes the provision of crisis and short to medium term counselling, group work, professional consultation, and professional and community education programs.
About the role
ECASA welcomes applications from appropriately qualified Social Workers or Psychologists to join our team. The Counsellor/Advocate roles require a strong commitment to trauma-informed collaborative practice and an empowerment and victim’s rights-based approach to recovery. ECASA provides a supportive, connected, and positive team culture with a well embedded supervision and professional development program. There is an opportunity for clinicians to increase their knowledge and expertise in responding to sexual assault, with professional development opportunities in trauma and related modalities.
The roles are primarily based at our Ringwood East site but could involve outreach locations in the East. There is also an expectation of availability for after-hours on-call duties with a minimum of two shifts per month.
The roles
There are multiple on-going and fixed term roles available, fixed term roles are until July 2026.
About you
To be successful in this role you should have the following:
-An appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology
-Experience in sexual assault and/or family violence or mental health, with an understanding of trauma assessment and treatment.
-An understanding of the dynamics and impact of sexual assault related to adults and young people/children.
-A respectful, compassionate, innovative, and reflective approach with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those impacted by sexual assault.
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of employment and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
All applications must be submitted online
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**