Canberra Health Services
Women, Youth and Children, Enhanced Health Services
Enhanced Child Health Services
Health Professional, MAIN Team, Enhanced Child Health Service / / Health Professional, Child and Family Counselling Team
Health Professional Level 3
Salary Range: $99,819 – $105,180 (up to $110,398 on achieving a personal upgrade) (PN: 59431, several – 0271E)
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
POSITION OVERVIEW
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au
Women, Youth and Children Community Health Programs delivers a range of health care community-based services to women, children, young people and families. These services include support, education and information; counselling, assessment and screening; early identification and referral; and the delivery of public health programs. Services are delivered within a multidisciplinary context if not by a multidisciplinary team.
The Enhanced Health Services (EHS) includes the Early Family Support Service (EFSS), Enhanced Child Health Service (ECHS), Developmental Paediatric and Child Protection Medical Service (DPCPMS), and Women’s Health Service (WHS).
Multidisciplinary, Assessment, Intake and Navigation (MAIN) Team
Referrals regarding child abuse or developmental and behavioural concerns for children and young people are received and reviewed by the MAIN Team within the ECHS. Health Professionals in the MAIN Team are responsible for psychosocial assessment and interventions for children and families where there are concerns regarding family violence, trauma, and abuse. Health Professionals also provide interventions regarding service navigation and parental support and psychoeducation regarding child’s behaviour/diagnosis.
Health Professionals also participate in the delivery of training and education programs to CHS staff and external stakeholders and consumers.
This is a rewarding and exciting position within a vibrant service that is suitable for a dynamic, flexible, and skilled Health Professional who is committed to the delivery of high quality, trauma informed, and holistic care.
Child and Family Counselling Team
Health professionals in the Child and Family Counselling Team within the ECHS provide therapeutic psychosocial and counselling interventions to children, young people, and families relating to experiences of abuse and trauma. Interventions may include short- or medium-term counselling, group work and service linkage to support identified consumer goals. Health Professionals across EHS participate in the delivery of training and education programs to CHS staff and external stakeholders and consumers.
This is a rewarding and exciting position within a vibrant service that is suitable for a dynamic, flexible, and skilled Health Professional who is committed to the delivery of high quality, trauma informed, and holistic care, to women, children, young people, and families.
ABOUT YOU
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
- Strong clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
- The ability to work respectfully in partnership with staff and stakeholders
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
A Relevant degree in Social Work or Psychology and be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or for allied health professions not regulated by National Law be eligible for accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers. A minimum of 5 years’ experience working professionally in the delivery of health services to women, children, young people, and families is preferred.
- Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
For further information, please visit www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au (REF 0271E)
Contact Officer: Tish Mercieca (02) 5124 2715 [email protected]
Applications Close: 06 December 2022