DFV Clinical Lead — Trauma-Informed Leader

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Sydney Local Health District's Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Service provides an integrated psychosocial, medical and forensic response to victim-survivors. The DFV Service sits within NSLHD's PARVAN Service.

The Domestic Violence Clinical Lead provides professional and clinical leadership for the DFV Service in conjunction with the DFV Manager, while maintaining a clinical load.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work with AASW eligibility and post-graduate experience at level 2 or above.
• Trauma-informed therapeutic counselling experience and psychosocial assessment.
• Crisis intervention, client advocacy, and complex case management experience.
• Leadership, communication, and ability to mentor colleagues and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership for the DFV Service alongside the DFV Manager.
• Maintain a clinical load while guiding trauma-informed practice and care delivery.
• Offer consultation, mentoring and education to colleagues and health professionals.
• Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of service improvements and innovation.
• Participate in PARVAN 24hr On Call Service as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work degree (AASW eligible)

Tools

Information technology

Job description

The Northern Sydney Local Health District's Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Service provides an integrated psychosocial, medical and forensic response to victim-survivors. The DFV Service sits within NSLHD's PARVAN Service.

The Domestic Violence Clinical Lead provides professional and clinical leadership for the DFV Service in conjunction with the DFV Manager, while maintaining a clinical load.