Child And Family Therapist
3 hours ago
Permanent Full-Time | 35 hours per week | Based in Gosford with Central Coast Outreach
Join Uniting Counselling and Mediation (UCM) — a respected, values-driven service with a long history of delivering high-quality, client-centred therapy and strong connections with Family Law stakeholders.
As a Child & Family Therapist, you will:
Work predominantly with adults (18+), including individuals and couples, across issues such as post-separation adjustment, grief and loss, relationship breakdown, trauma, and non-acute mental health concerns.
Provide short-term therapy (up to 12 sessions, unless otherwise assessed) with a target of 4 clients per day, alongside case management.
Engage in family therapy in collaboration with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Deliver services across counselling programs, including innovative telehealth and digital options.
You'll enjoy structured supervision and training, including:
Monthly clinical supervision with a senior clinician.
Monthly admin and management support sessions.
Monthly group supervision with the whole team.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
About You
We're seeking a qualified therapist (psychology, social work, counselling or similar) with:
Experience in individual and couples counselling.
Confidence in working with complex issues and high-conflict situations.
Understanding of child protection, domestic and family violence, and trauma.
Strong organisational, communication, and report-writing skills.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Even Better
Postgraduate training in individual, couple and/or family therapy.
Experience in the Family Law context.
Eligibility for membership to professional bodies (AASW, APS, PACFA).
Why Join Uniting?
Make a real difference in the lives of people in your community.
Work variety – every day is different.
Supportive team culture with strong supervision and clinical frameworks.
Salary packaging – access up to $15,900 for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment, reducing your taxable income.
Extra leave – up to 5 additional ex-gratia days at year's end.
Ifyou have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on 0466 801 *** / *********@uniting.org
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check and Reference Checks and NSW WWCC.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Monday 25th August 2025
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.
ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care.
We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work.
Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
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