Senior Clinician

Senior Clinician in Taree  

• Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker or RN or Occupational Therapist
• 4 days per week with ongoing Professional development 
• $90K including generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 (pay less tax) plus Super 

The Senior Clinician ensures compliance with relevant quality and safety standards within a child and family clinical setting.  This position works closely with the Service Manager to guide therapeutic practices and support staff to adhere to the model of care and evidenced based practice. 

Essential Criteria: 

Qualifications: 

Approved tertiary qualifications Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent and relevant to the field of work, and provisional or full membership with AHPRA or an appropriate professional body 

Experience: 

• Previous experience in providing primary mental health intervention and providing evidence-based treatment and case management.
• Three (3) years or more clinical experience in working with children across and range of ages and developmental stages and delivering family inclusive practice.
• Lead and participate in regular meetings to support staff to deliver services to clients by mentoring and providing consultation and feedback.
• Excellent knowledge of and sensitivity to the mental health needs of children and their families/carergivers.
• Experience contributing to clinical review processes and planning for consumers within a recovery framework.
• Current Working With Children Check
• Australian Drivers License 

Benefits & culture 

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.  

• Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax), company rewards
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression &development opportunities in a large organization
• U Rewards & Fitness passport
• Free on-site parking 

Enquiries to Service Manager Susan Buxton sbuxton@uniting.org or call 0481 151 579 

About Uniting: When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. 

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. 

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold. 

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.