Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service – Dubbo NSW
Employment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Wellington NSW
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.
Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.
About the position 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.
Demonstrated skills in psychology or social work, including the ability to manage a complex paediatric caseloadAbility to assess and provide strategies to parents of children 0 – 8 years of age who exhibit a range of behavioural and emotional disordersAbility to facilitate group programs involving children and/or familiesAbility to work unsupervised, manage and prioritise work and respond to complex situations in collaboration with a multidisciplinary teamKnowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communitiesDemonstrated high level of communication skills (written and verbal) including negotiation and advocacy skills, and the ability to communicate with Aboriginal peopleDemonstrated experience in the utilisation of client software packages and Microsoft Office ProgramsMandatory compliance requirements of the position: AboriginalityAustralian Drivers LicenceWorking With Children CheckProof of COVID vaccinationNational Criminal Record CheckRecognised degree in Psychology or Social Work and current membership with AHPRA or the Australian Social Work AssociationFor any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at ******.
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