Main characteristics
- Company
- Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
Senior Clinician Sexual Assault Support Services & PreventionClassification: Health and Professional Services Award
Position Fraction: Full time 76 hours per fortnight - Ongoing
Location: Based in Bairnsdale, Sale and required to attend the MDC
Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault is seeking to employ a Senior Clinical leader with experience in trauma informed practice to coordinate the ongoing development of GCASAs Wellington Shire and East Gippsland Services.
If you possess highly valued characteristics of leadership, clinical capability, and a commitment to the prevention of sexual assault, then we encourage you to join our leadership team.
As an employer of choice, GCASA, offers excellent remuneration and workplace conditions and has a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
The Senior Clinician will support the continued development of GCASAs Sexual Assault Support Service and Prevention services.
APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplication must include statements addressing each of the selection criteria listed. This is most important, as consideration for interview will be based on whether the essential requirements of the position are addressed within your application.Applications should include a current resume with 3 referees names and contact details.GCASA recognises, welcomes, and respects people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and diverse cultures, gender, sex, and sexuality.
All applications are to be emailed and marked Confidential application for Senior Clinician Sexual Assault Support Services & Prevention and emailed to:
Jane Barr Chief Executive Officer Email : [Apply online]
CLOSING DATE: 13th May 2022
If you have any further queries regarding this position, please contact:
Jane Barr CEO on 5134 3922
Senior Clinician Sexual Assault Support Services and Primary Prevention
The primary objectives of the role are to: Lead and cultivate the continuous development of a small team of Sexual Assault Counsellor Advocates and coordinate the Bairnsdale and Sale services.Guide and support entry into GCASAs services including quality client assessment and the development of therapeutic treatment and counselling plans with clear goals.Therapeutic treatment can range from short to long term and will be reviewed at regular intervals to ensure service visibility, participant in localised Child & Youth Governance, Family Violence networks and support local youth lead projects and or initiatives.Support and promote GCASAs presence in Gippsland.Support team ongoing therapeutic planning and services delivery engagement with the system working with the external systems of support available within the community.Lead ongoing service development, working under the supervision of the Clinical Manager; and beside GCASAs Clinical leadership team.Lead and support the continued development of GCASAs Prevention portfolio in Outer Gippsland.
Key Selection CriteriaDegree level qualification or equivalent certification from a nationally accredited provider in social welfare, counselling, social work, family therapy, psychology, creative arts therapies, or community mental health nursing and a minimum of 2 years recent supervisory experience working within a Therapeutic service.Knowledge related to the incidence and impact of sexual assault, as well as an understanding of the gender dynamics that support the occurrence of sexual assault.Demonstrated understanding and experience with providing / guiding clinical assessment including case formulation, the provision of therapeutic recommendations and goal and intervention planning in a supervisory role.Demonstrated understanding and application of theoretical frameworks underpinning trauma informed counselling for children, young people, and adults, including feminist empowerment philosophy and social inclusion theory.Demonstrated understanding of child development theories (including cognitive, psychological, and relational).Well-developed client record keeping capacity, including case noting, administrative and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task and use a broad range of computer and IT skills.Demonstrated skills in developing team communications, working practices, and fostering positive workplace culture.
Other
The successful applicant will be appointed for a six-month probationary period during which time, regular clinical and line management supervision is provided. At the conclusion of this period a performance review will be held with the Clinical Manager and Senior Clinician (Supervisor); after which, a decision will be made to offer ongoing employment or to cease employment with the Agency.
The successful applicant will:Be willing to travel across the region and to Melbourne for professional development as required.Hold a current Victorian drivers licence.Hold a current Working with Childrens checkProvide current National police check.Must be Vaccinated for COVID-19Be available to work Wednesdays to attend Team & Community of Practice MeetingsClinical Supervision
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