Position Vacant - Lesbian Counsellor, Lismore & District Women's Health Centre

Tue, 19/01/2010 - 4:49pm — admin

We are seeking expressions of interest for a counsellor to provide a specialist lesbian counselling service one day per week at the Lismore & District Women's Health Centre.

The aim of the position is to provide a counseling service for same-sex attracted women, lesbians, bisexual women and queer women. You will provide telephone counseling, including out of area clients.

Essential criteria

Demonstrated experience providing a counseling service
Current knowledge and experience in issues which affect same sex attracted women, including couples counselling
Demonstrated commitment to working from a feminist perspective
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to document accurate client data and client file notes
Demonstrated knowledge/experience in telephone counseling

Expressions of interest close 5pm Thursday 25 February 2010.

The above position is health related employment and will require a Criminal Record check under the NSW Health Department and a Working with Children Check. It is illegal for prohibited persons to apply.