Domestic & Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFV&SAS) & Referral Management and Early Response (RMER) Team Leader - Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5

Warilla | $74,742 - $129,309 per annum pro rata + super + salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 32 hours per week (4 days per week) | REQ469781 | Further incentives offered

With you, we can do more.

Are you a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5 who is experienced in supporting people who have been impacted by violence? Do you have leadership skills and are someone who likes to take innovative approaches to complex situations? Are you passionate about team culture, leadership, community development, referral management and supporting teams to support people who have experienced sexual abuse, adults affected by domestic and family violence (DFV); and children under 10 years of age (and their families) presenting with problematic and / or harmful sexualised behaviours?

Then you could be the perfect person to lead the Warilla ISLHD Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin nations. This Team Leader will also oversee the Safewayz program and the Referral Management Early Response PARVAN teams.

We’re looking for a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5 who :

• Has a degree in social work or psychology and full AHPRA registration or eligible for AASW Membership.
• Has extensive direct clinical experience (post graduate Social Work / Psychology) conducting psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counselling, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, psychoeducation, report writing, group work and court support with people who have experienced trauma, namely sexual assault and / or family and domestic violence.
• Can provide clinical and line management oversight and guidance to DFV&SAS Counsellors in the provision of timely, effective and high-quality therapeutic services.
• The Team Leader will also hold a small clinical caseload.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker to join the busy and dynamic DFVSAS team. This position will lead a team of counsellors, providing assessments, crisis and ongoing counselling to adults who have experienced domestic violence, and children and adults who have experienced sexual assault.

Being a woman is a genuine requirement for this position under Section of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

The role is based at Warilla Community Health Centre with the potential to provide outreach to other Illawarra Community Health Sites. A current, unrestricted NSW driver’s licence with the ability to travel to multiple locations is required.

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