Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical) The Aboriginal Children's Therapy Team (ACTT) is a free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, aged up to 8 years of age, who live in Dubbo. The team consists of Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, Psychological services supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. We aim to provide the best service for our clients and their families. Delivery can be at our service or in the home, a small group or on an individual basis, at school, childcare or in the community or a combination of the above.
As our Psychologist/Social Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing innovative and holistic allied health care to children accessing ACTT services. Our Allied Health Clinicians are supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers who play a pivotal role in engaging and connecting families into the programs delivered by ACTT.
This is an opportunity for new graduates or experienced professionals to join our team.
Minimum Qualifications Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:
Driver's License National Criminal Record Check Working With Children Check Immunisation Record; Including evidence of Health Worker Vaccinations (DTP, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Annual Influenza) & evidence of COVID vaccination Recognised degree in Psychology or Social Work and current membership with AHPRA or the Australian Social Work Association Essential Criteria Demonstrated skills in psychology or social work, including the ability to manage a complex paediatric caseload Ability to assess and provide strategies to parents of children 0 – 8 years of age who exhibit a range of behavioural and emotional disorders Ability to facilitate group programs involving children and/or families Ability to work unsupervised, manage and prioritise work and respond to complex situations in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities Demonstrated high level of communication skills (written and verbal) including negotiation and advocacy skills, and the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people Demonstrated experience in the utilisation of client software packages and Microsoft Office Programs Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a social worker? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Do you have membership with any of the following psychology, social work, or counselling boards? #J-18808-Ljbffr