Health Clinician - JCPRP - Targeted - Incentives Offered

Lead a trauma-informed health response, advocate for children & families, and drive collaborative care within the JCPRP tri-agency

Remuneration: $77,358 – $147,108 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Negotiable across Tamworth, Inverell and Moree
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4., Counsellor Level 4., Psychologist., Senior Psychologist
Requisition ID: REQ553585
Applications Close: Thursday 20th February 2025

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. 

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 
• The Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience  
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

This role will see you use high level co-management, communication, advocacy and negotiation skills to coordinate and lead a trauma informed health response within the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) tri-agency. This will involve providing crisis and therapeutic responses to children, young people and their families. You will also use your understanding of how the broader range of services within the health system can meet the identified needs of the child.

In order to help you thrive in this role, you will have access to clinical supervision and training through the Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) and be supported to attend the NSW Health JCPRP Forum. You will also receive clinical and operational support by the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) clinical coordinator for the Peel, Mehi, and Tablelands Sectors, as well as the Child and Family Allied Health Team Manager. You will have a VAN clinical caseload review and be an active member within Hunter New England Local Health District VAN clinical stream meetings, along with Tamworth VAN Aboriginal Action Plan meetings. You will attend meetings to enable relationship development and gain support from broader allied health services.

Where you’ll be working:

The JCPRP responds to children and young people at risk of significant harm as a result of suspected sexual assault, serious physical abuse and extreme neglect. You will work under the day-to-day coordination and leadership of our skilled team. 

The location for this role is negotiable across Tamworth, Inverell and Moree.

About You:

We are looking for someone who holds tertiary qualifications in Social Work or any other health qualification deemed relevant by the panel. You will be motivated, organised, thorough and efficient with documentation, and have experience prioritising and carrying a dynamic caseload.

Providing culturally responsive services and therapeutic responses for Aboriginal people is core to your practice. You are a resilient health professional who understands the complex and traumatic impacts child abuse can have on victims, families, carers and the community.

As well as your ability to work autonomously and provide culturally appropriate and competent services and programs, you have exceptional work ethic, time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of social workers; or a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer which provides full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a bachelors degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed relevant by the employer.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW

Additional Information:

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au   
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on Marisa.Barnes@health.nsw.gov.au