Social Worker - Infant Therapy (Adelaide)

Job Details Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Family Health Service, Elizabeth 5112 Salary – AHP2, $91,785.00
- $106,330.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full Time, Ongoing/Permanent About WCHN Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do. What WCHN Can Offer You Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses. Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.) Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites). Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program. Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. and contact the enquires person for further information. About the role The Social Worker provides specialist psychotherapy for infants, children, and families, focusing on early parenting and risk. The Social Worker conducts assessments, develops case formulations, supports staff, and collaborates across teams to promote child development and family wellbeing. Key duties of the role Provide psychotherapy for infants and caregivers and group work. Providing comprehensive assessment and intervention with infants, young children and families, including culturally and linguistically diverse families and families at moderate to high risk. Facilitate brief psychosocial referral pathways for existing therapy referrals. Provide skilled opinion regarding child development, psychosocial issues, child protection and other relevant matters Provide training within the requirement of the service. Utilising psychological diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Skills and Experience Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Experience in providing high quality individual and group therapy with parents and infants (0-3 years). Experience in working with families at moderate to high risk. Specialist knowledge of infant and child development, psychological and social issues affecting young children’s development and in particular attachment theory and practice. Specialist knowledge of the complex factors impacting on parenting, including mental health, domestic and family violence, drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness and poverty. Ability to provide assessment and intervention with infants, young children, and families. Enquiries can be directed to Kirsty Stringer Administration Coordinator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 11:55pm Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgkas