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Clinician, Gatehouse Sexual Assault ServiceThe Royal Childrens Hospitals (RCH) Vision is A world where all kids thrive.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Childrens Campus, partnering with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Childrens Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is availablehere.Job Title:Clinician, Gatehouse Sexual Assault ServiceExcellent employee benefits including salary packagingFriendly and supportive team environmentAbout the role:Are you a dedicated counselling and social services professional looking to make a significant impact to the lives of children and families? Have you ever wondered what working in a specialist sexual assault service might be like? Join Gatehouses Sexual Assault Support Services community-based team in afull-time, ongoing position working 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO.In this role, you will provide vital therapeutic and support services within a trauma model of recovery, for children and young people who have experienced sexual harm and their non-offending family members. Beyond direct clinical counselling work, you will also have opportunities to contribute to Gatehouses Intake function, supporting access to our service for those who need help the most. This involves receiving and responding to referrals for service providing professional secondary consultation regarding child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviour and providing sexual assault crisis responses. You will also be required to participate in the after-hours sexual assault crisis response roster.What youll achieve:Delivery of quality and evidence-based assessment, therapeutic interventions and support for children/young people who have experienced sexual harm and their family members.Promotion of a rights-based, trauma-focused model of recovery for children and their families through collaboration and consultation within RCH departments and external agencies including Child Protection, education, mental health, courts and other community services.Contribution to a culture of open and effective communication, teamwork and lifelong learning.Classification for this position will range from Social Worker Grade 2, Years 1-4 (SC21 SC24), Psychology Grade 2, Years 1-4 (PK1 PK4), Occupational Therapy Grade 2, Years 1-4 (VF6 VF9) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Year 1 to Year 4 (NP81 NP74).Your skills and experience:Recognised qualification in relevant discipline with current Board registration/eligibility for membership with professional bodySatisfaction of relevant disciplines continuing professional development standardsA commitment to ethical practiceIf this sounds like you, clickhere to view the position description.About Gatehouse Sexual Assault Service:Gatehouse Sexual Assault Serviceis a department of the Royal Childrens Hospital and a specialist sexual assault service.Gatehouse provides therapeutic interventions and support for Children and young people aged 0-17 and their non-offending family member and carers living in the Brimbank Melton or Western Melbourne areas (Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong, Melbourne Hobsons Bay and Wyndham LGAs) or who are inpatients at the The Royal Childrens Hospital.Services are provided at community-based sites in Melton, Werribee and at the RCH.What we offer:Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!Professional development and special eventsOther requirements:Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCHs Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedureParticipation in after-hours sexual assault crisis response rosterApplication process:To apply, please upload your resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your qualifications, skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!For more information about this position please contact Fran Hardcastle, Workforce Development Officer Ph: 0435260947 Email: [email protected] work at the RCH?RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Childrens Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Childrens Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the Apply button #J-18808-Ljbffr