The Gender Service provides interdisciplinary support for children, young people, adults and their families with gender concerns or gender dysphoria in the ACT and surrounding regions. It aims to improve physical and mental health and quality of life outcomes for trans-gender diverse (TGD) people of all ages by providing care in which individuals feel safe, supported, and listened to throughout their gender identity experience. The Adult Gender Services is delivered by highly trained health workers using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach embracing family and peer support, reducing stigma and discrimination, and optimising physical and mental health outcomes. The purpose of this position is to deliver high level clinical services as part of the AGS. The new Allied Health Care Provider will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage the mental wellbeing of adolescents > 16 years and adults primarily seeking gender care but not exclusively since some of our patients have other sexual health conditions that affect their mental wellbeing. The position will understand issues related to health and wellbeing and the impact on the person and their family/carer, including adjustment to change in their health. The Social Worker will promote improved client outcomes through working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality clinical services across a range of service speciality areas. The position may be required to participate in overtime, on call, and/or rotation roster. Key Responsibilities Under limited direction you will perform clinical social work duties at the Adult Gender Service. You will: Provide an expert level of appropriate skilled clinical assessment and psychosocial interventions across a range of clinical areas, including individual and group work to consumers and carers Demonstrate leadership and ability to exercise independent judgment in solving problems and managing cases where principles, procedures and techniques require expansion, adaptation, or modification Liaise with patients, carers, and service providers, to enhance and improve clinical outcomes and develop partnerships for health promotion Lead the supervision and education of staff and students, including clinical supervision, continuing professional development and performance management Lead the implementation of clinical governance activity, quality improvement projects, research programs and health promotion in areas relevant to service Actively participate in team meetings, complete clinical and administrative data collection and case records to a consistent high standard Practice in accordance with the professional body's code of conduct, practice standards and organisational guidelines and legislative requirements Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation About You Proven ability to provide expert level skilled clinical psychosocial assessments, counselling, and complex interventions, in response to multi-faceted patient needs Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with gender concerns and/or gender dysphoria and/or LBGTIQ community Strong communication skills which are demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external service providers and stakeholders Ability to perform novel, complex, critical, or difficult tasks with professional supervision Good organisational skills with a high degree of drive Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet client's needs Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated critical self-reflection and active participation in professional supervision and provide clinical supervision to professional staff and students Demonstrated experience in undertaking innovative quality improvement activities through policy review, quality improvement processes and research to develop evidence-based practice Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with gender concerns and/or gender dysphoria and/or LBGTIQ community Relevant tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 5 years' experience working professionally in Social Work Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) Professional membership or eligibility to apply for membership of the AASW Full Drivers Licence Annual Remuneration package: $105,900 - $136,035 (Plus 11.5% Super) If this sounds like something of interest please get in touch: Ross Jenkins | Executive Consultant, Social Care Team. You can simply 'Apply Now' or Email: Your CV to ross.jenkinscmr.com.au / Call: 0734975713