South West Healthcare (SWH) is committed to implementing and providing a safe and healthy workplace for our valued Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a counselling service assisting employees with personal and/or work-related issues that may be impacting their mental health, emotional wellbeing and the work environment. employees.

About the role

Our EAP is based predominantly in Warrnambool but provides services across all SWH campuses. The service is a responsive, specialised and proficient. Applications are sought from experienced, committed and dynamic social work/mental health professionals to join the team and enhance its future growth and development.

The Position is permanent with both full time and part time applicants encouraged to apply.

What you bring

As an experienced Clinician with a background in counselling you will have a sound appreciation of evidence-based counselling and coping strategies. You will value the importance of compassion and confidentiality and be cognisant of organisational dynamics and the challenges that come with working in a large, complex organisation.

The successful applicant/s must have excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and initiative, with proven ability to work autonomously and within a team, as well as an ability to demonstrate good judgement, work planning, decision-making abilities and organisational skills.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 34,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria’s Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: https://visitwarrnambool.com.au/

How to Apply

A position description and further details can be found on our website under Careers.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Kerryn Anderson (Executive Director Primary and Community Services) on (03) 5564 4191 or [email protected] or Shane Storer (EAP Counsellor) on (03) 5564 4260 or [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor Employee Assistance Program - Warrnambool enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020 or Victorian Public Health sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2017-2021 or Nursing

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Current Immunisation status

Applications are to be submitted online via our website only under Careers and need to include: an application letter, full personal particulars, qualifications and experience; together with the names of two (2) referees.

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As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.