Safe Wayz Aboriginal Senior Clinician
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- Health Clinician
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- REQ314397 Requisition #
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- Jun 27, 2023 Post Date
Essential Criteria
Qualifications:Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma), with demonstrated cultural expertise.
Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria
- This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma), with demonstrated cultural expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to create Aboriginal community connections, engagement and collaboration to affect outcomes with an understanding of intergenerational trauma, contextual and causal factors for violence, abuse and neglect and the principles of cultural safety.
- Demonstrated understanding and skills in child centred, family focussed counselling, support and case management to address problematic or harmful sexual behaviours with young children and their carers.
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive counselling services to individuals and their families and a commitment to accessing clinical and cultural supervision and professional education.
- Demonstrated understanding of the legal and policy framework governing child protection in NSW.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills in combination with an ability to work as part of a small therapeutic team.
- Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ly Johnson on Ly.Johnson@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26th July 2023