Join to apply for the Health Clinician - JCPRP - Incentives Offered role at Hunter New England Local Health District2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Health Clinician - JCPRP - Incentives Offered role at Hunter New England Local Health DistrictGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Be a vital voice for child safety - join the JCPRP team delivering expert care and support in a tri-agency child protection responseRemuneration: $77,358 – $147,108 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentivesLocation: Tamworth Community Health ServiceEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Counsellor Level 4, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4,Requisition ID: REQ580616Applications Close: Monday 23rd June 2025At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesADO's each month (for full time employees)Salary packaging optionsFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionalsAbout The RoleThe Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Health Clinician position provides the health response as part of the tri-agency approach to serious child abuse incidences, alongside NSW Police and Department of Community and Justice (DCJ). This can include providing support to children, young people and their non-offending family members, as well as case management within JCPRP. You will make referrals and liaise within NSW Health facilities to provide medical and forensic examinations and psycho-social support.To aid your success in this role, you will receive initial training, structured orientation and education into the service. The JCPRP Health network provides opportunities for continuing professional development and specialised supervision is provided. The team also provides opportunities for flexible working and values work-life balance.Where You’ll Be WorkingThis position sits within the Child and Family Allied Health Team at Tamworth Community Health Service, as part of the broader Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) network. The Child and Family Allied Health team is a large, paediatric multidisciplinary team providing clinical services. We’re a positive, tight-knit team that values connection and collaboration. We celebrate birthdays, participate in community events, and support one another through regular supervision and informal catch-ups - there’s a genuine sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the day-to-day work. With a mix of early career and more experienced allied health professionals, we value supporting all levels of learning and development.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have experience in:Providing child protection responses in a complex and challenging fieldWorking closely with interagency partners in a high stress environment, valuing effective communication and liaisonManaging competing priorities and balancing the best interests of NSW Health, JCPRP and the best interests of the child and young people victims and familyRequirementsMust hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of social workers; or a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer which provides full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a bachelors degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed relevant by the employer.Eligibility to drive in NSWAdditional Information* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on Marisa.Barnes@health.nsw.gov.auInformation For ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUpThis is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. 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