• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Permanent full time position
• Based at Dandenong

About the opportunity

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Clinician to join our Clinical Care and Support Program, providing specialist interventions and consultancy to vulnerable children, carers, families and the professionals supporting them in the out of home care sector.

As a Clinician, you will provide secondary consultancy and interventions for children, young people, their carers and families who have children in out of home care. Consultation Services will also be provided to professionals and other stakeholders working with them. The Clinician will also play a key role in delivering tailored training regarding a range of clinical issues for carers and professionals supporting children who have experienced trauma.

View the full position description here:  PD – Clinician.pdf

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant degree qualification in psychology, social work or a related discipline. Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA or a Social Worker eligible for AASW membership would be highly regarded.

You will also have:

• A driver’s licence valid in Victoria, and a willingness to drive agency vehicles for work purposes
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high quality assessment and therapy services to families, children and young people with complex needs
• Previous experience in the provision of secondary consultation to clients and professionals
• Sound understanding of theoretical approaches and frameworks relevant to working with children, young people and families
• Well-developed report writing and communication skills

How to apply

If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (briefly outlining your suitability for the position)
• Current resume

You will also be asked to address key selection criteria questions on the application form.

Applications close Wednesday 21 September 2022

Get in touch

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Anna Gleeson – Clinical Services Leader on 0466 645 831 (during business hours).

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.