Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south‐eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people's homes.
About the Role
Join our team as a Grade 2 Social Worker or Grade 2 Psychologist on a full‐time, fixed‐term basis until March 2027. This position is working with our SECASA program and will work across multiple Monash Health sites.
The SECASA Children Young People and families team provides assessment and intervention for children, young people and their families who have experienced sexual assault / family violence and/or who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour.
As a valued member of our Children Young People and Families team you will work as part of a committed, supportive, and vibrant team. You will be supported to demonstrate and develop your quality clinical practice within our highly regarded service.
About Us
The Southern Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA), is a program of Monash Health and has the responsibility in the Southern Region of the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH), for:
* The provision and development of effective services to victims/survivors and associated people affected by sexual assault and family violence
* The provision of assessment and treatment for children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.
* The provision of public education and professional training on sexual assault and anti‐violence issues
* Social planning and processes related to reducing societal violence.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will have a strong commitment to, and understanding of, the personal and political issues surrounding sexual assault, family violence and harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people. You will have professional experience working with young people and responding to complex trauma related to sexual assault and/or family violence.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate their experience in delivering high‐quality assessments and therapeutic support using a strengths‐based approach, drawing on evidence‐based, trauma‐informed interventions. You will be able to work collaboratively with key agencies, within the scope of relevant legislation and professional guidelines. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and contribute to a resilient team.
In Return
You will receive excellent support from within SECASA including regular clinical supervision, opportunities to observe, consultations with clinical experts, participation in sector‐wide harmful sexual behaviour workforce training and award opportunities to attend professional development.
* You will be part of a highly committed compassionate team
* Be part of a service that values you and all you bring to the counsellor/advocate role.
* A strong focus on self‐care & well‐being
* Work in a team with a diverse range of experience for you to draw on
* Receive trauma‐informed evidence‐based training, providing you the skills to be a competent counsellor in this specialist field
* Be part of an expanding service with multiple projects focusing on improving service delivery and the client experience
* Provided with a range of internal opportunities within the SECASA service to evidence our commitment to your development.
* Work with a team where the Sexual Assault Sector values are evident in daily practice, including being passionate about eliminating sexual assault and family violence through social change.
* A monthly ADO
* 5 weeks annual leave
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Suzanne Worsley, Team Leader – Children, Young People & Families Team on 03 8769 2200.
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We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health onlineEHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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