Senior Clinician - Joint Child Protection Response Program - Site Negotiable Within Snswlhd

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 – We

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The Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Senior Health Clinician leads and manages all Health components of the JCPRP response in partnership with NSW Police Child Abuse Unit and NSW Department of Justice and Community Services (DJC) in undertaking a joint response to children and young people suspected to be a risk of sexual harm, serious physical harm and extreme neglect. JCPRP links the responsibilities of the three agencies and aims to reduce the emotional trauma for children and young people through more effective co-ordinated and integrated forensic and psycho-social response. The role provides timely, high level advice on strategic, policy and operational health issues to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and their non offending family members in relation to JCPRP.

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with extensive post graduate clinical experience OR Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist. Must have completed at least 10 years full-time experience as a Psychologist to be appointed as Senior Psychologist under Health & Community Employees Psychologists (State) Award
2. Demonstrated high level skills and experience in providing therapeutic responses to victims of sexual assault and physical abuse and neglect of children.
3. Demonstrated capacity to understand and canvass the needs of the community and to develop community driven approaches that will enhance positive outcomes for children and young people.
4. Understanding of the legislation, government policies, including NSW Health policies and legal issues surrounding sexual assault and the physical abuse and neglect of children.
5. Demostrated high level interpersonal, communication verbal and written, consultation and negotiations skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and refine strategic relationships both within and external to the organisation.
6. Demonstrated project management experience and the capacity to lead the development of therapeutic responses to meet demand and client needs.
7. Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities and/or understanding of issues surrounding child sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect of children and family violence in Aboriginal communities.
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 Lesley Rowley on 0477 333 *** or email *************@health.nsw.gov.au