Joint Child Protection Response Program Health Clinician - Social Worker

Selection Criteria to be Addressed:

1. Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership with the AASW.
2. Extensive demonstrated clinical experience in relation to child protection intervention and crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and case management including a capacity to engage with children, young people, families and communities in cases involving a high level of risk.
3. Extensive demonstrated knowledge of health service systems and services and referral options for children and young people who have experienced criminal and serious sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and their non-offending family members.
4. Significant demonstrated knowledge of child protection issues, including understanding of the legislation, guidelines, government policies and legal issues surrounding sexual assault and physical abuse and neglect of children.
5. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and maintain relationships with interagency partners and key stakeholders in relation to developing therapeutic responses.
6. Demonstrated high-level written, computer and verbal communication skills, including an ability to write reports and problem solve and maintain a high clinical and administrative work-load.
7. Demonstrated experience and skills in working with diverse communities, including previous experience working with Aboriginal communities and/or demonstrated high level professional knowledge & understanding of issues surrounding child sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect of children and family violence in Aboriginal communities.
8. Current valid unrestricted Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel for work related purposes. This includes travel across NBM and WSLHD.

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For role related queries or questions contact Megan Gosbee on Megan.Gosbee@health.nsw.gov.au