Clinical Lead: Infant & Parent Therapy

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for staff

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in South Australia invites applications for a Clinical Lead in the Infant and Parent Therapy portfolio within CaFHS. You will guide therapists, promote evidence-based practice and lead service delivery improvements across the early childhood program.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, supervise staff and students, ensure quality care, and contribute to strategies that improve outcomes for infants, children and families.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or a degree with general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams in a changing clinical environment.
• Extensive experience supervising clinical staff and students, including psychosocial assessment and care for children and families with complex needs.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical quality improvement, risk management, service coordination and staff leadership.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, trauma-informed care, child development and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical staff, including students, maintain a high level of competency and deliver evidence-based care to clients and their families.
• Encourage and actively support a positive culture and safe work environment
• Contribute to an increase in positive health outcomes for infants, children and families
• Ensure efficient and effective contemporary therapeutic services are provided

Skills

Interdisciplinary team leadership

Clinical supervision

Quality improvement

Trauma-informed care

Legislation & standards

Education

Registered professional qualification (AASW membership or Psychology Board registration)

Job description

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in South Australia invites applications for a Clinical Lead in the Infant and Parent Therapy portfolio within CaFHS. You will guide therapists, promote evidence-based practice and lead service delivery improvements across the early childhood program.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, supervise staff and students, ensure quality care, and contribute to strategies that improve outcomes for infants, children and families.