Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Join our team as a Therapeutic Specialist! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma?
Do you have the skills and expertise to provide therapeutic care and support to those in foster, kinship, or therapeutic care settings?
If so, we want you to join our team!
What you will do: As a Therapeutic Specialist, you'll be the go-to person for trauma-informed care, guiding and supporting staff, carers, families, and teams.
Your role will involve developing and implementing Therapeutic Response (BIS) plans, facilitating Therapeutic Care Team meetings, conducting Reflective Practice sessions, and providing Therapeutic Parenting interventions.
You'll ensure that children and young people's voices are heard and included in their care plans.
Key Responsibilities: Provide therapeutic oversight and targeted interventions for children and young people in out-of-home care.Develop and review trauma-informed care assessments and intervention plans.Facilitate Therapeutic Care Team and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.Equip children and young people with safety and resilience skills.Promote a culture of respect, humility, and empowerment.Work closely with Aboriginal families and service providers to support cultural healing.Maintain accurate records and comply with all legislative requirements.What you bring: Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or related discipline.Experience in clinical, counselling, or mental health roles or trauma-informed settings.High-level communication and interpersonal skills.Expertise in developing therapeutic alliances and working within multi-disciplinary teams.Strong organisational and time management skills.Knowledge of evidence-informed practices for children in out-of-home care, trauma-specific healing, and attachment-based interventions.Other Essentials: Occasional travel for training and therapeutic purposes.Registration with a relevant professional body.We'd love to hear from you if you can bring your expertise and passion to our team!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future for children and young people.
For all enquiries, please get in touch with Andrew Bromley on (during business hours). Applicants may be required to undergo a psychometric profiling instrument, obtain a Working With Children clearance through the Office of the Children's Guardian (NSW), have a valid driver's licence, and undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to an offer of employment. Your application will include the following questions:
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