- Women’s and Children’s Health Network – Child Protection Service (CAMHS) – Therapist – Treatment of Sexualised Behaviour in Children – North Adelaide
- Total Indicative Remuneration – $95,635 to $110,636 – AHP2 (includes Award salary, superannuation, leave loading and any other monetary benefits)
- Employment Full time – Term Contract (temporary up to 30 Jun 2023)
Overview
The Women’s and Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women and children in Adelaide and South Australia.
It is the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions and SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service. It also provides important community-based services of which Child Protection Service (within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service – CAMHS) is a vital part.
About the role
The Therapist provides a comprehensive specialist clinical sexualised behaviour treatment service, for children and families referred to Child Protection Services, which assists in the assessment and treatment of children with sexualised behaviour and the promotion of adequate care and protection for children.
The Therapist contributes to the development of clinical practice in Child Protection Services which promotes optimal delivery of clinical services to these clients.
The Therapist provides direct assessment and therapeutic services to children who display problem sexualised behaviour by:
- Assessing and treating children displaying sexualised behaviours, and their family.
- Delivering therapeutic services to families of children referred, as an integral part of the intervention.
- Delivering therapy services using a range of innovative approaches and treatment modes, which contribute to the restoration of appropriate sexualised behaviour, improved quality of family relationships and the promotion of adequate care and protection for children.
The therapist will also participate in decision making regarding children’s needs, treatment options, safety and future care. This participation is comprised of:
- Objective clinical opinion and recommendations are formulated and accurately communicated to referring agents, statutory bodies (DCP and SAPOL), Education Services staff and the various Court jurisdictions through one’s own clinical practice.
- Children and their family/carer/s are provided with objective, accurate information.
- Provision of evidence, as an expert witness, within the various Court jurisdictions.
If you are a Social Worker (with appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. or a Psychologist with appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. or a Clinical Psychologist with appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia within an Endorsed Areas of Practice: Clinical; and this sounds like the next step in your rewarding career, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Public Health Act 2011 (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) to work in SA Health/health care setting.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 810263
Enquiries
Elizabeth Matteo
Clinical Services Manager
Phone: (08) 8161 7348
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
Friday, 28 OCT 2022 – 11.55PM
Attachments
AHP2 Therapist SB 810263 doc.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines