Senior Clinician – Intake & Early Intervention

Position: Senior Clinician Intake & Early Intervention - Sexual Assault Support Service

Location: Morwell Multidisciplinary Centre, Gippsland

Type: Full-time (negotiable)

Closing Date: 07/05/2023

About Us:

Join Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA), a community-driven organisation funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), Victoria. We provide crucial sexual assault and family violence crisis services across the Gippsland region.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical supervision and support to Intake Counsellor / Advocates.
• Oversee the organisation’s Demand Management Strategy.
• Identify and address professional development needs.
• Support advocacy efforts within legal, medical, and governmental systems.
• Contribute to organisational planning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate client records and statistical data.
• Participate in community development and education activities.
• Hold a small caseload as negotiated with the Clinical Manager.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Degree level qualification or equivalent certification from a nationally accredited provider in social work, counselling, family therapy, or psychology, welfare, or relevant qualifications.
2. Have two years’ experience in providing clinical supervision, and a commitment to ongoing clinical practices.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of frameworks related to the understanding of sexual assault, including feminist empowerment philosophy and social inclusion theory.
4. Demonstrated understanding and experience working therapeutically with children, young people, individuals, and families, including those from diverse backgrounds presenting to our service.
5. Proven ability to manage and communicate with Intake Counsellor/Advocates and key stakeholders to manage risk, safety planning and protective approach.
6. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with team and promote positive team culture.
7. Advanced understanding and commitment to privacy and confidentiality and knowledge of and commitment to adhering to a professional code of conduct.

Other Requirements:

• The role comes with a six-month probationary period.
• Availability on Wednesdays.
• Willingness to travel across Gippsland and to Melbourne occasionally.

Application Process:

Please email your application, including a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, resume, and contact details of three referees, to Jane Barr, CEO, at ***@gippscasa.org by the closing date.

For a full copy of the position description, please email Emma Langstaff at **@gippscasa.org.

For inquiries, contact Jane Barr at (03) 5134 3***.

GCASA is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from culturally diverse communities and LGBTQI+ individuals. Relocation assistance available.