Bring your clinical expertise to a role where you can guide practice and support others to deliver quality care.
Full-time temporary vacancy available until 5 September ****
Make a difference through service improvement and innovation
Child Protection Allowance in addition to annual salary.
Role Status:
Full-time temporary vacancy available until 5 September ****
Remuneration:
AHP3 ($112,139 - $120,284) plus 12% superannuation
We are seeking a
Lead Clinician – Specialist Services Team
, based in
Keswick
(with some opportunity to work from other locations), to oversee the delivery of therapeutic support to children and young people living in residential care. Working within our
Specialist Practice
directorate, you will promote quality care and positive outcomes.
This is an opportunity to guide teams delivering important work, while contributing to service development and professional practice. It will suit an experienced clinician and people-focused individual who has a strong understanding of disability and developmental trauma and values helping others deliver quality care. You will bring sound professional judgement and a genuine commitment to supporting others to do their best work.
You will be responsible for:
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver specialised interventions and high-quality services
Providing qualified advice and consultancy to staff and other agencies, including through education and resources
Identifying strategies to support early intervention and carer resilience
Building strong relationships across the organisation, as well as with external partners and service providers
Sharing your clinical expertise with Youth Workers in residential care settings to understand and respond to the unique developmental and relational needs of the children and young people they care for
Supporting residential care teams and other stakeholders to work collaboratively to create and maintain therapeutic environments for children and young people living in residential care settings.
About you:




You are able to sustain strong collaborative relationships and skilfully navigate differing perspectives between stakeholders to work towards common goals in the interest of children and young people living in residential care settings
You apply clinical reasoning and advanced problem-solving skills to provide sound direction and advice
You recognise how trauma, disability and developmental delay can affect children, young people and their carers
You analyse information to develop practical solutions and minimise risk
You understand how relationship, connection and developmental understanding are critical to supporting positive outcomes for children and young people living in residential care settings
You have highly developed written communication skills that enable you to produce professional reports, easy-read documents and visual supports for a range of audiences including children and young people with limited communication skills.
Essential Qualifications:
An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in
Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology
or
Developmental Education
which entitles registration or membership with the relevant board or association. All requirements to maintain registration or membership must be fulfilled.
Salary and benefits:
AHP3: $112,139 - $120,284 + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance
+Entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses
+Area of Practice Endorsement allowance may apply to psychologists who hold the relevant endorsement
+Qualification Allowance may apply to other eligible professionals who hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
What's in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP,



these are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:
A cooperative team environment, working alongside people with highly developed clinical expertise who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
See our full list of benefits.
About DCP
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.
Special Conditions:
You must have a current Working With Children Check.
For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the
your capabilities
section of the attached role description. Please also note any
special conditions
that may be listed.
Want to know more?
Contact
Mark Turner - Manager, Specialist Services Team
for a confidential discussion
Via tel: ************ or email: .
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.
Applications close:
11 October ****, 11:00 PM
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📌 Lead Clinician - Specialist Services Team (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide