Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Clinician
SA Health
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Women's and Children's Health Network,
Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), North Adelaide ****
Salary – AHP2 - Allied Health Qualified L2, $94,997 to $110,052+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Perks
Full time 1.0, fixed term (temporary) contract until 20 September ****
About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people.
We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
About the role
The Social Worker provides therapeutic support to vulnerable young people aged ***** under Guardianship of the Chief Executive who are at risk of sexual exploitation and missing from care.
The role works with families and other agencies to deliver coordinated support and requires a flexible, mobile, and assertive approach.
Key duties of the role




Provide priority services determined by level of risk, vulnerability, impact of trauma on the ability to cope with life, alternative service options, and age (priority is to be given to clients of younger age)
Develop close collaborative relationships with the Department of Child Protection
Facilitate the response of young people who have experienced sexual abuse and are at risk of sexual exploitation through increased absconding behaviour
Support and actively participate in a positive, respectful, and safe work environment by contributing to constructive and collaborative working relationships.
Responsible for ongoing professional development and education while contributing to the evaluation and improvement of the service
Skills and Experience
Qualification of a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number).
Experience in the provision of therapeutic services to young people who have experienced sexual abuse/assault
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practice, and relevant legal, ethical, and WHS frameworks
Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis intervention skills with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 08 November *******:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and adaptable ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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