Clinical Lead - Family Violence Counselling And Support Service Statewide

The role:

• In consultation with the Statewide Manager, Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) provide professional Clinical Leadership, supervision and direction to team leaders, for all programs within the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) and resolve more complex or critical professional/clinical problems and issues, including through collaboration with other Safe at Home Partners and non-government service providers.
• Assist the Statewide Manager, Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) to develop policy and procedures for clinical services provided by the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) to ensure services provided are of the highest professional standard and informed by contemporary practice and policy theory, and that it is based on in-depth professional knowledge and evidence-based decision making and Supports an integrated response to Family Violence.
• Foster high level stakeholder engagement and partnerships to build relationships across government and non-government services that provide Family Violence services.
• In collaboration with the Statewide Manager, Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) provide leadership in the establishment and ongoing high level ethical and professional standards and practice which facilitate ongoing improvement in the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS), including through coordination of complex case consultation, critical reflection on practice, review of critical workplace incidents, mentorship and practice development activities so that the safety needs of clients are properly assessed and Supported to achieve outcomes.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The team:

• Clinical leadership and Support for high performing Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
• Champion evidence-based practice and trauma informed support consistent with DoH CARE values
• Professional Development Allowance

Details of AppointmentPermanent, part time, day worker position working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Hobart, TasmaniaSalary: $131,070 to $134,268 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Significant experience in Family ViolenceSupport Services including knowledge of relevant legislation and therapeutic modalities for trauma resolution.
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVPR)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate studies in relevant clinical area/s, public health, health service leadership, or project management/research
• Experience/credentialled for providing professional supervision
• Current Driver's Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationNicole MainwaringStatewide Manager
Phone: 0419592181
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