Health Clinician - Liverpool, Australia - South Western Sydney Local Health District

South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Liverpool, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week

Location:
Health Services Building Liverpool

Position Classification:
Health Clinician Level 5

Remuneration:
Dependent on Qualification

Social Worker:
$ $63.45 per hour

Physchologist:
$ $53.41 per hour

Requisition ID:
REQ401058

Application Close Date:04/06/2023

Interview Date Range:07/06/ /06/2023

About the Opportunity
SWSLHD has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health Clinician to join a collaborative and professional team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team who demonstrates capacity in acute child protection, trauma informed therapeutic care for children/young people and their families through understanding the potential long term health impacts for people who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.

What You'll be Doing

The Joint Child Protection Response Program ( JCPRP) Senior Health Clinician (SHC) is responsible for clinical service provision, strategic and operational leadership in the Health JCPRP workforce.

The SHC is responsible for managing all Health components of the JCPRP within the interagency partnership between NSW Police and Community Services, to provide children, young people and non-offending family members who have experienced serious and criminal sexual and physical abuse, high quality service provision.

Where You'll Be Working

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life.

We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage.

It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

Psychologist; Completion of a fouryear sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of Psychology (or equivalent completed overseas) with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

Social Work:
A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Previous experience working with Aboriginal communities and/or demonstrated high level professional knowledge & understanding of issues surrounding child sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect of children and family violence in Aboriginal communities
Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in relation to child protection and crisis interventions, counselling and case management and demonstrated knowledge of child protection issues, impact and relevant child protection legislation and guidelines
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex competing priorities, work under pressure, manage projects and meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated highlevel skills, experience and use of professional judgement in providing therapeutic responses to victims of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect of children within a high stress work environment including a highlevel of knowledge of health service delivery and referral options for JCPRP clients
Experience working in partnership with key multidisciplinary and interagency stakeholders, to lead the development of therapeutic responses in a highly stressful work environment to meet demand and address client needs
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, including interagency negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution skills and the ability to adapt communication style to suit target audience

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Additional Information

Stepping Up - Close the Gap

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.

Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.