Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Clinician

Women'S And Children'S Health Network; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 95.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for SA HealthMet

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support (negotiable)

Descripción de la vacante

Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Social Worker for the Intensive Therapeutic Care Program. You will provide therapeutic support to at-risk youth, collaborate with families and agencies, and contribute to a trauma-informed service.

The role requires a Social Work degree, AASW eligibility, and strong crisis-intervention skills, with a combined focus on safety, development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Formación

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience delivering therapeutic services to young people who have experienced sexual abuse/assault.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development, trauma-informed practice and WHS frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and crisis intervention abilities; capable of independent and multidisciplinary work.

Responsabilidades

• Provide priority services based on risk, vulnerability and trauma impact, prioritising younger clients.
• Develop close collaborative relationships with the Department of Child Protection.
• Facilitate responses for young people at risk of sexual exploitation and absconding.
• Support a positive, respectful, and safe work environment with collaborative relationships.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and service evaluation/improvement.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Degree in Social Work

Eligibility for AASW membership

Descripción del empleo

Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Clinician

Job no: ******
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.

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

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

To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 - Social Worker Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Yarrow Place November 2025 - Role Description - ******.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

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.