Casual Clinician - Violence Abuse And Neglect - Oncall And Disturbance List - Bega

The Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Oncall/Disturbance List clinician position will contribute to the delivery of quality, crisis intervention services in a forensic medical and psycho-social crisis response service.

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people.  As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities.  To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – 

·         Flexible work arrangements

·         Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing

·         Corporate Health and Fitness program

·         10.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income

·         Annual Leave Loading

Where you will be workingThere is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. Just 3 hours to Canberra with the perfect climate to the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways and beautiful national parks.

Selection Criteria

1. For Level 4 sites responding to sexual assault, Feminine gender is a genuine occupational requirement(Section 31 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977) for sexual assault services.
2. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency(AHPRA) as a Psychologist OR relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Counselling with eligibility to the respective Australian professional association.
3. Commitment to and demonstrated competencies in delivering crisis counselling and support services to victims of interpersonal trauma. This includes knowledge of the impact of interpersonal trauma on the victim and an understanding of legislation and NSW Health policies in Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence and Child Protection and their application in a health setting.
4. Ability to attend LHD crisis response meetings and willingness to seek debriefing, attend clinical supervision and complete further specialised training as required.
5. Availability to work as part of an after-hour roster (overnight and weekends) and be in reasonable proximity to GBH or SERH and attend the ED within one hour or willingness to be on a contact list for other sites.
6. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member within a multidisciplinary team environment and to work autonomously and collaboratively.
7. Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and an ability to maintain comprehensive and accurate clinical records.
8. Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen James on 0457 079 *** / 02 4474 1*** or email **************@health.nsw.gov.au