Senior Health Clinician (Clin Psych, Snr Psych, SW Lvl 5) - New Street Service - Temp FT

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work which provides eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers or Degree in Psychology (with at least 9 years' experience as a registered psychologist and a minimum of one year of service at the 9th year) with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
2. Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation with the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Accreditation Scheme administered by the NSW Children's Guardian.
3. Demonstrated extensive post graduate clinical (therapeutic) experience including demonstrated capacity to work therapeutically with people who have sexually abused and/or experienced abuse and postgraduate clinical practice in the area of sexual assault, violence and abuse or related.
4. Understanding of the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities and its relationship to Aboriginal Family Violence. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with Aboriginal communities in culturally competent ways and commitment to addressing Aboriginal health and community needs.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the legal and policy framework which governs sexual assault and child protection in NSW, including the recent Special Commission of Inquiry into Child protection and the Keep Them Safe; A shared approach to child wellbeing 2009 – 2014 action plan. Understanding of the legal and policy framework governing child protection in NSW.
6. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written including a demonstrated high level of negotiation and facilitation skills with a strong family and young person approach
7. Demonstrated ability to work as a senior member of a therapeutic team.
8. Must possess a valid Australian Drivers License (excluding Learners Drivers Licenses). If not already in possession, a NSW Driver's License must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au  

Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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