Children's Therapeutic Practitioner

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alannah & Madeline Foundation Full time
About the role


Reporting into the Children Ahead Program Manager, this 12-month contract role is responsible for the delivery of outreach therapy and case management to children and young people who have experienced significant trauma, violence or bullying.


You would be responsible for:

  • Providing individual therapeutic support and case management to children within the program
  • Providing efficient, professional case work consisting of intake, assessment, individualised therapy, and case management
  • Fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
  • Maintaining accurate and up to date client management and statistical records
  • Ensuring that up to date and accurate knowledge of relevant services are available to Foundation clients.

Experience required:

  • An appropriate tertiary qualification in social welfare such as Social Work or Psychology, with eligibility for membership of a professional organisation (ie. AASW or APS) or other qualifications suitable for practice in the child and family welfare field.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience providing high quality, complex case management to children, youth and families in the context of violence, abuse and trauma.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in delivering clinical services to vulnerable children and young people.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of best practice models and theories relating to children, families, trauma, violence or abuse, bullying and online behaviours.
  • Hold a current driver's license, and willing and able to use own vehicle (appropriate reimbursement of expenses provided).
We'll give you a purpose-led culture with a focus on wellbeing, including:

  • Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.
  • Genuine flexibility and wellbeing focus
  • Additional 5 days leave each year
  • A purposeled culture, with a supportive and friendly team environment.

Important - please note:

  • The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
  • The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the COVID19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform 'inperson' work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.

Position Description :
PD Childrens Therapeutic Practitioner Jan 2024

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