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Provide specialist clinical leadership supporting vulnerable young people Work in a multidisciplinary, community-based child protection service Permanent leadership role in a specialist service with training providedLead specialist assessment and therapeutic support for young people with harmful sexual behaviours, guiding complex clinical care and strengthening outcomes for families and communities.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification:Social Worker Level 5Remuneration: $135,884 - $139,188 per annumHours Per Week:38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location:Cumberland HospitalWhere you''ll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health Districts New Street Service is a specialised NSW Health Child Protection initiative supporting young people aged 1017 who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours. Based at Cumberland Hospital, the service provides a coordinated, community-based treatment model with outreach across Western and Northern Sydney Local Health Districts.Youll join a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to evidence-based intervention, collaboration and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people and their families. Work within a specialist forensic clinical program focused on child protection Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering community outreach Contribute to a statewide network dedicated to prevention and early intervention Support culturally safe practice, including work with Aboriginal families and communities Engage with interagency partners including Justice, Education and child protection servicesWhat you''ll be doingAs a Senior Clinician, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering specialist therapeutic services and guiding clinical practice within the New Street Service. You will work with complex cases involving children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour, supporting both individuals and their families while strengthening the capability of the wider clinical team. Provide expert consultation on complex cases, including risk assessment and safety planning Deliver psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for young people and families Maintain a clinical caseload while providing leadership, supervision and professional guidance to staff Support service development through quality improvement initiatives and statewide collaboration Coordinate intake, referrals and clinical education while contributing to policy and service planningHow to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Criteria: Licence: Current unrestricted Australian driver''s licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence. Qualification: Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work which provides eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers.Selection Criteria:1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, which provides eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.2. Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation with the Child Sex Offender Counsellor Accreditation Scheme administered by the NSW Children''s Guardian.3. Demonstrated extensive postgraduate clinical (therapeutic) experience, including demonstrated capacity to work therapeutically with children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and/or experienced abuse and postgraduate clinical practice in areas of sexual assault, violence and abuse or related.4. Understanding of the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities and its relationship to Aboriginal Family Violence. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with Aboriginal communities in culturally responsive ways and commitment to addressing Aboriginal health and community needs.5. Demonstrated understanding of the legal and policy framework that governs problematic and harmful sexual behaviour, sexual assault and child protection in NSW.6. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including a demonstrated high level of negotiation and facilitation skills with a strong family and young person approach.7. Demonstrated ability to work as a senior member of a therapeutic team.8. Valid unrestricted driver''s licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required.Requisition ID: REQ635355Applications Close: 25th March 2025Need more information? Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contactBrenton Law on 02 9840 4088 or .People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.#S-DNI