• Health Professional Level 2
• Salary Range: $70,679 - $97,028 (PN: 61361 , several - 02BFO)

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au

The Enhanced Health Services (EHS) includes the Early Family Support Service (EFSS), Enhanced Child Health Service (ECHS), Developmental Paediatric and Child Protection Medical Service (DPCPMS), and Women’s Health Service (WHS).

Enhanced Child Health Service (ECHS)

This service encompasses the Child and Family Counselling Team, the Multidisciplinary Assessment, Intake and Navigation (MAIN) Team, and the Training Team. These teams of allied health and nursing clinicians provide support and intervention to children and families who are at risk of poor health and development outcomes due to an intersection of complex health and psychosocial needs. These range from brief, short-term interventions, to extended counselling support and specialist education and training.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within teams in a rewarding and vibrant service. This position is suitable for a dynamic, flexible, and skilled Health Professional who is committed to the delivery of high quality, trauma informed, and holistic care.

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

• Strong clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs. 
• The ability to work respectfully in partnership with staff and stakeholders.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working professionally, preferably in the delivery of health services to women and/or children, young people, and families.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or for allied health professions not regulated by National Law be eligible for accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. 
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Contact Officer: Renata Kiss 5124 2712 [email protected] using the subject line: Health Professional - Enhanced Child Health Services enquiry via EthicalJobs

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au