CatholicCare Victoria Tasmania – Launceston TASTherapeutic Practice Lead - Inspire at Home ProgramFull Time | Part Time RoleAbout UsCatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years' experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.About the RoleOur Inspire at Home Program supports young people aged 12-18 in residential placements. As the Therapeutic Practice Lead, you will play a critical role in creating trauma-informed, therapeutic environments for these young people. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will collaborate with Key Workers, Placement Leads, and Child Safety to conduct assessments, create support plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions that prioritize the voice and wellbeing of each young person.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct assessments, develop and review Individual Compatibility Assessments, Crisis Support Plans, Safety Plans, and other therapeutic supports.Collaborate with young people to ensure their voices are central in all planning processes.Provide therapeutic input, training, and coaching to foster a trauma-informed approach within the team.Promote family and community-inclusive practices to enhance placement stability and support transitions.Engage in continuous improvement by reviewing support plans and participating in incident reviews.Provide on-call therapeutic support on a rotational roster.About YouQualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, or equivalent experience.Experience: Preferably with young people in out-of-home care, with knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and trauma-informed practices.Skills: Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Commitment: Demonstrated alignment with CatholicCare's mission, values, and safeguarding principles.Requirements: Working with Vulnerable People registration, National Police Check, First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 3 months), and a valid Tasmanian driver's license.Why Join Us?At CatholicCare Tasmania, you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team focused on making a difference in the lives of young people. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development, along with the chance to drive meaningful change within the community.What We Offer:Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.Personal use of agency vehicle for travel associated with work.Four bonus leave days per year.Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community well-being.Opportunities for professional development.How to ApplyIf you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and meet the above criteria, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume.CatholicCare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young persons. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
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