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Form of work- Competitive salary + generous salary packaging options
- Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
- Inclusive Workplace Culture
About the Role
The Senior Clinician/Lead role at The Safe Wayz & Specialist Counselling Services is a crucial position within the Specialist Counselling Services Program at Albury Wodonga Health. This dual role involves contributing to the clinical oversight of the Sexual Assault Service, Child Protection Counselling Service, and the newly introduced Safe Wayz program, which focuses on prevention and response to violence, abuse, and neglect (PARVAN) funded services in New South Wales (NSW).
Key Responsibilities:
- Counselling ServicesClinical Lead Duties (50% of the role):
- Provide clinical input and leadership to clinicans.
- Offer supervision and support to team members.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality specialist casework and intervention services.
- Implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in service provision.
- Work towards ensuring that children and families receive effective and appropriate care.
- Coordinate primary prevention and early intervention supports.
- Address and respond to problematic or harmful sexual behaviors (PHSB) in children under 10 years of age.
- Adopt a strength-based, family-focused, and culturally centered trauma-informed approach.
- Work to prevent the escalation of behaviors and contribute to the well-being of children and families.
Overall, the role aims to:
- Provide Clinical Leadership and supervision to ensure a high standard of care.
- Support team members in delivering trauma-informed services.
- Coordinate primary prevention and early intervention efforts.
- Address problematic or harmful sexual behaviors in young children.
- Uphold a strength-based, family-focused, and culturally sensitive approach.
- Activly participate on the on call roster
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in implementing and enhancing the organization's services, contributing to the well-being and safety of children and families. Additionally, they will need to navigate both Clinical Leadership responsibilities and specific duties related to Safe Wayz, ensuring a balanced and effective approach to the dual aspects of the role.
Employment Type: This is a Full Time, Fixed Term (18month) opportunity.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle.
We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education (if necessary), and seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.
Are you ready to become part of our team?
For more role-specific information, please refer to the attached Position Description. You are also encouraged to reach out to the person on the job advert for a confidential discussion. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Explore our Candidate Information Pack to uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
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