Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until September 2023
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Dietitian Level 3 and Registered Nurses
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ345676
Child Protection Counsellor
Wallsend Campus
The Hunter Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) is a unit of the Violence, Abuse & Neglect stream within Children, Young People and Families network. Hunter CPCS provides therapeutic intervention, care coordination and advocacy to children and young people where risk of significant harm concerns have been identified (e.g. physical abuse, neglect, domestic and family violence), and their families or caregivers.
About the role:
The role will be responsible for the provision of high quality, child-focussed, family orientated, trauma-informed interventions that promote safety and healing for the child and family as well as reduce future risk of harm concerns. As part of this role, you will be expected to be able to participate on a Violence Abuse & Neglect on-call roster. You will be working as part of a supportive team of skilled clinicians and will receive formal clinical supervision and group supervision. There will also be the opportunity for ongoing professional development through ECAV.
About you:
The successful applicant will possess high level skills and knowledge in working within the child protection field including with complex and high-risk situations. You will be able to conduct duties with a high level of autonomy and independence but will also be supported by ongoing supervision (individual and group) and training. The successful candidate will be required to participate in the on call roster.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
This position is open to Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Dietitian Level 3 and Registered Nurses.
For Social Worker, Occupational Therapist and Dietitian applicants – this is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Teresa Perram on [email protected]
Applications Close: 27th November 2022