Health Professional Level 2 – Counsellor Job Vacancy in ACT Government Health Canberra ACT – Updated today
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Job Description : Health Professional Level 2 – Counsellor (Job Number: 0211M)
Description
Directorate
Canberra Health Services
Branch
Alcohol and Drug Services
Section
Counselling and Treatment Service
Position Number
28450
Position Title
Counsellor
Classification
Health Professional Level 2
Vacancy Type
Full-time Permanent
Vacancy Length
Permanent
Location
The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Base Annual Salary
$69,738 – $95,736
Contact Officer
Katherine Soulsby (02) 5124 1590 kate.soulsby@act.gov.au
Closing Date
10 March 2022
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
Under current Public Health Emergency Directions all Canberra Health Services staff are required to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination by 29 October and be fully vaccinated by 1 December 2021.
In order to be eligible for employment with Canberra Health Services you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 by way of a Vaccination Certificate or provision of an authorised exemption, for consideration. Please ensure you include this information with your application documentation..
POSITION OVERVIEW
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/
The Alcohol and Drug Services is a part of the division of Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS), which is contemporary, evidence-based service providing high quality Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) guided by the principles of harm minimisation. The ADS incorporate 6 areas including the Opioid Treatment Services, Medical Services, Consultation and Liaison Service, 10 bed Inpatient Withdrawal Service, Police and Court Drug Diversion Service and Counselling and Treatment Services.
Alcohol and Drug Services provides information, advice, referral, intake, assessment, and support for ACT residents struggling with substance use issues. We offer services for individuals, their family and friends, general practitioners, other health professionals, and business and community groups.
This also includes the provision of high-quality liaison with external stakeholder, consumers and staff of Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services.
This position is part of the Counselling and Treatment Service (CTS) based at 1 Moore Street and may be required to work at various sites, including other health centres and Building 7, The Canberra Hospital.
The role is a mandatory qualified position and will require recent demonstrated experience in the provision of comprehensive assessments, ability to provide a range of psychological/counselling treatments and group work to adults.
All team members are required to undertake professional development and supervision, participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team processes.
DUTIES
Reporting to the Manager, Counselling and Treatment Service (CTS) you will perform duties consistent with the role. You will:
Provide skilled clinical assessments and treatments across a range of clinical issues for people engaging in treatment for substance use.
Effectively communicate with clients, their nominated support networks, and other services needed to address identified client psychosocial needs.
Conduct and/or contribute to, quality improvement activities within the service to improve service efficiency and outcomes. This may extend to a supervised research project.
Participate in supervision, continuing professional development and performance management.
Complete clinical and administrative processes for data collection, reporting and evaluation.
Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with a changing working environment.
Strong organisational skills including excellent written and oral communication.
Ability to analyse information and make decisions to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience working professionally in Allied Health or counselling is preferred.
For Social Work:
Degree in Social Work.
Professional membership or eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Registration under the ACT Working with Vulnerable People Act 2011.
Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience.
For Psychology:
Be registered or be eligible for general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under AHPRA.
Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience.
Highly Desirable:
Psychology Board of Australia endorsement or eligibility for endorsement as Principal and/or Secondary supervisor for Internship program.
For Counselling
Eligible qualification pathways.
Pathway 1
Minimum five-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) sequence of study made up of:
Minimum three-year undergraduate Bachelor-level accredited degree in a health-related discipline (psychology, social work, occupational therapy or other discipline considered relevant)
AND
Minimum two-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-graduate study in counselling via a Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or Australian Counselling Association (ACA) accredited course;
OR
Three-year part-time Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP) training in the Conversational Model.
Pathway 2
Minimum three-year undergraduate Bachelor of Counselling degree via a PACFA or ACA accredited course.
AND
Minimum one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-graduate study in counselling via a PACFA or ACA accredited course.
OR
Three-year part-time ANZAP training in the Conversational Model.
Demonstrated evidence of eligibility for listing on the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP) as either a Division A PACFA minimum Clinical Registrant or Division B ACA minimum Level 3.
Desirable:
Current Drivers Licence
Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Reference checks.
Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to – https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.
WHAT YOU REQUIRE
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
Proven knowledge of and ability to provide a skilled clinical assessment, counselling, and complex interventions, which is responsive to multi-faceted patient needs.
A well-developed level of communication skill which is demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external service providers and stakeholders and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Understanding of services and policy direction in the alcohol and other drug sector particularly the ACT Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Strategy, 2018 – 2021.
Demonstrated initiation in undertaking innovative quality improvement activities through policy review, quality improvement processes and research to develop evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind.
HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and
A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.
Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
CHS Contact: Katherine Soulsby (02) 5124 1590 kate.soulsby@act.gov.au
Job: Allied Health
Salary Range: 69,738.00 – 95,736.00
Contact Name: Katherine Soulsby
Contact Email: kate.soulsby@act.gov.au
Closing Date: 10/Mar/2022, 6:59:00 AM
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