Job description
Do you want to work in one of Australia’s leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation to torture and trauma survivors; that’s quality focused, diverse & committed to making a difference in the livesof vulnerable people in communities?
Come & join us!
The Organisation
“STARTTS is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees in NSW. The focus of STARTTS approach is on building capacity and empowering people and communities to take control over their own lives, using a strengths-based approach and building on individual, family, community and cultural strengths.”
The Role
The main role of a Child and Adolescent Neurofeedback Specialist Counsellor is to provide assessment, counselling and neurofeedback therapy to children and adolescents from refugee backgrounds who are survivors of trauma. Using innovative techniques such as Neurofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) this role will assist in alleviating the effects of trauma, fostering resilience, and promoting emotional and psychological healing in a supportive and culturally sensitive environment.
This role would also include liaising with schools, teachers, counsellors and other relevant professionals, while using STARTTS systemic approach in working with children and adolescents and their families. This role is also expected to participate in research and other relevant projects and to provide internal and external trainings related to neurofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and biofeedback.
- Position No: 1121
- Enquiries: Mirjana Askovic on (02) 9646 6700
- Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 2 Years (Continuation subject to ongoing funding)
- Location: Fairfield
- Vaccination Requirement: Category A.
- Salary: Psychologist, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience, and requirements of the role. A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or other related fields.
- Understanding of refugee issues, and the effects of torture and trauma on children and adolescents, their families and communities.
- Demonstrated skills in providing assessment and therapy to children and adolescents.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to advocate cooperate and liaise with school personnel including counsellors, teachers and parents.
- Training and experience in Neurofeedback therapy or readiness to undertake further training and develop skills in Neurofeedback.
- Demonstrated interest in applied neuroscience and/or use of neuromodulation techniques in working with children and adolescents.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
Desirable Requirements:
- Current full registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and eligibility for Medicare Provider number.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
*This position is considered child-related employment and will require a Working with Children BackgroundCheck and a National Police Check.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
*This role is a Category A role. It is mandatory for Category A workers to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health and STARTTS policies) including annual Influenza vaccinations. Two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status. If successful you must provide evidence of vaccination.
Additionally, vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissible diseases – measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and tuberculosis. If successful you must also provide evidence of vaccination and/or assessment.
Should you not be able to comply with vaccination requirements before your commencement date, the offer of employment may be withdrawn.
If you have a medical reason for why you cannot be vaccinated, a medical contraindication evidence will be required.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Click “Apply Now” and complete a STARTTS Application for Employment Form
- Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “How to apply for a job at STARTTS”)
- Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
- Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
- A cover letter is optional.
- Email your application and supporting documents to the email address provided under “How to Apply”.
NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, you may need a current ‘NSW Working With Children Check’ clearance, follow this link for information on how to apply of your check: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check/applicant
A position description is attached.