Integrated Violence Abuse and Neglect Clinician - Incentives Offered

• Lead the delivery of trauma-informed counselling and support services to individuals, families and communities impacted by violence, abuse and neglect across Inverell and outreach areas including Glen Innes, Warialda and Tenterfield.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a new integrated service model, working under the day-to-day clinical leadership of the Integrated VAN Lead.
• Provide services in alignment with NSW Health Sexual Assault Services (SAS) and Child Protection Counselling Services (CPCS) models of care.
• Offer specialist clinical support to children under the age of criminal responsibility who present with problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours, using advanced clinical reasoning and trauma-informed approaches.
• Take an active role in NSW Health’s VAN Aboriginal Action Plans, applying the SAS Cultural Safety Roadmap and Toolkit to ensure services are culturally safe and community-centred.
• Participate in after-hours psychosocial responses to recent incidents of violence, abuse and neglect at Inverell Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen services in the Northern Tablelands. You will work alongside two experienced clinicians and collaborate with the Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Facilitator (based in Armidale) and the broader Integrated VAN Team.

What we offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• A collaborative, supportive and well-connected multidisciplinary team
• Structured clinical and cultural supervision
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• Guidance and mentoring from both the Inverell Community Health Manager and the VAN Clinical Coordinator
• Networking and collaboration opportunities with other VAN professionals across the region
• A chance to help lead quality improvement and community engagement initiatives

About you:

You’re a compassionate and experienced clinician with:

• Expertise supporting clients affected by complex trauma, abuse and neglect
• Experience working with children, families, and communities in a therapeutic context
• Cultural competence and a commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly with Aboriginal communities
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and therapeutic intervention skills
• A collaborative spirit and confidence working across sectors and agencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to contribute to service development
• Willingness to deliver training to health workers and participate in interagency forums

You will also be responsible for supervising students and junior clinicians, participating in ongoing training and development, and contributing to best practice in trauma-informed care.

Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification: Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• The knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of a Level 3 Allied Health Clinician.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel as part of the role within an outreach capacity

Additional Information:

• • Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au