Joint Child Protection Response & Child Wellbeing Clinician - FWLHD - Violence Abuse and Neglect
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- Relevant degree in Social Work and membership (or demonstrated eligibility for membership if required by professional association) of the professional association; in addition to meeting the criteria for a Health Professional level 3; OR full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist.
- Demonstrated experience and advanced clinical practice & knowledge in the field of child protection intervention and crisis intervention, counselling and case management including working with children, young people and their families.
- Demonstrated significant knowledge of child protection issues, including relevant legislation and guidelines, particularly in relation to the JCPR Program.
- Demonstrated high level understanding, ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with interagency partners including NSW Police Force and Department of Communities and Justice, health services and other key stakeholders in relation to children and young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect.
- Demonstrated advised clinical knowledge of sexual assault and child protection theory and practice, crisis intervention and a high level of contemporary intervention skills appropriate to JCPR victims together with a commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence based practice.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering education and training to staff, coordinating community engagement activities and education programs.
- Demonstrated advanced level of communication (computer, written and verbal), interpersonal and negotiation skills with variety of client groups, staff and agencies.
- Evidence of current unrestricted NSW drivers licence and willingness to travel as part of the role.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Deer on Rebecca.Deer@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 16 April 2025
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Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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