Senior Clinician
Job No:
Berry2837
Location:
Eaglemont, VIC
- Are you an experienced Clinician looking for a challenging role to improve the lives of children and their families?
- Do you have a tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline?
- Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience conducting clinical work with children?
- Do you have a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the child welfare service system and experience providing direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of clients?
- Have you got a sound understanding and demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and workers?
- Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in stressful situations whilst managing competing priorities?
- Enjoy generous salary packaging benefits + car allowance.
IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, KEEP READING!
ABOUT US
Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
TAKE TWO is a state-wide service providing high quality therapeutic services to children and young People who have suffered significant abuse or neglect and are clients of Child Protection.
Take Two is an intensive therapeutic service for infants, children and young people who have suffered trauma, neglect and disrupted attachment. It provides high quality therapeutic services for children and their families, as well as contributing to the service system that provides care, support and protection for these children.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Full time position fixed until October 2019.
- The successful applicant will provide of high quality assessment and advice relating to the care of Child Protection clients referred to the Take Two program.
- You will be responsible for providing and the delivery of therapeutic interventions for children, young people and their families.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the client, their families and the care team to achieve therapeutic goals and outcomes.
- You will carry a case load of clients of varying ages and residing in a range of settings.
- You may also be required to provide supervision to other staff.
REMUNERATION
- The base salary for this position is at our Senior Clinician level currently $89,971.91 under the Berry Street Victoria 2014-2017 Agreement.
- Annual motor vehicle allowance $10,500 (pro rata).
- The value of the salary can be increased through salary packaging.
WHAT TAKE TWO CAN OFFER YOU
- A thorough induction program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A great friendly environment
- Employee assistance program
- Annual Employee Opinion Survey participation
- Focus on positive work/life balance
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- An organisation that cares about you
QUESTIONS?
- Please contact Gillian Cross, Clinical Manager on 03 9450 4700 if you have any questions regarding this position.
- To read more, click here to download the Position Description.
READY TO APPLY?
- To apply, simply send through your resume along with a one-page cover letter telling us why you are the perfect person for this role
- Applications will close 11pm on Sunday, 18 November 2018
Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.