In the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (the Department), you will have the opportunity to work together with people, partners, and places to support children, seniors, and those with a disability, to be safe and to thrive in culture and communities.
Our programs and community partnerships preserve cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve positive life outcomes.
By working with us, you will have the opportunity to work with staff from across the department and other government agencies to resolve complex issues and change life trajectories.
THERE IS 1X PERMANENT POSITION AND 1X TEMPORARY POSITION TO BE FILLED BY THIS PROCESS. The location is negotiable in either Ipswich or Toowoomba dependent upon the location of the suitable applicant/s.
Specialist Services Clinicians provide support to children 0-18 years in contact with the department who have complex health, disability, mental health, and/or high-risk behavioural needs. The clinicians can work with children and young people from intake through to children and young people subject to child protection orders.
Specialist Services Clinicians support the development of children and young people with high and complex needs by working alongside Child Safety Officers to:
support the early identification of developmental delay, disability, health, mental health, and/or behavioural support needs identify the appropriate disability and therapeutic supports available through mainstream services including health, mental health, education, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support children and young people to access evidence-based supports to meet their identified health, disability, mental health, and behaviour support needs. At a systems level, Specialist Services Clinicians assist capability development within the department's workforce to meet the needs of children with high and complex needs. This is achieved through the provision of coaching and mentoring in their day-to-day work.
Please review the attached role profile for further information and how to apply.
Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
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