Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Clinician

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Public transport access

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support

Job summary

The Social Worker within the Women’s and Children’s Health Network’s Intensive Therapeutic Care Program provides therapeutic support to vulnerable young people aged 12–25 under Guardianship who are at risk of sexual exploitation and missing from care. The role collaborates with families and agencies to deliver coordinated support and requires a flexible, mobile and assertive approach.

Key duties include prioritising high-risk cases, developing strong relationships with the Department of Child

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Experience delivering therapeutic services to youth who have experienced abuse or trauma.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development, trauma-informed practice, and WHS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide priority services based on risk and trauma impact.
• Develop collaborative relationships with the Department of Child Protection.
• Support youths who have experienced abuse and are at risk of exploitation.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work environment.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and service evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Clinician

Job no: 951906
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

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About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Social Worker provides therapeutic support to vulnerable young people aged 12–25 under Guardianship of the Chief Executive who are at risk of sexual exploitation and missing from care. The role works with families and other agencies to deliver coordinated support and requires a flexible, mobile, and assertive approach.

Key duties of the role

• Provide priority services determined by level of risk, vulnerability, impact of trauma on the ability to cope with life, alternative service options, and age (priority is to be given to clients of younger age)
• Develop close collaborative relationships with the Department of Child Protection
• Facilitate the response of young people who have experienced sexual abuse and are at risk of sexual exploitation through increased absconding behaviour
• Support and actively participate in a positive, respectful, and safe work environment by contributing to constructive and collaborative working relationships.
• Responsible for ongoing professional development and education while contributing to the evaluation and improvement of the service

Skills and Experience

• Qualification of a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number).
• Experience in the provision of therapeutic services to young people who have experienced sexual abuse/assault
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practice, and relevant legal, ethical, and WHS frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis intervention skills with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Enquiries can be directed to

Mia Kitto

Social Worker

1800817421

[e-mail]

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 08 November 2026 11:55 PM

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

• AHP2 - Social Worker Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Yarrow Place November 2025 - Role Description - 951906.pdf
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