
Child and Family Therapist
6 hours ago
This is a permanent part-time opportunity based in The Parramatta CBD. It involves working 4 days per week (9am – 5pm, four consecutive days) with one day per week from 10:00am – 6:00pm (Wednesday).
Key Responsibilities- Provide high quality individual, youth and family therapy to repair and strengthen family relationships and individual self-determination.
- Provide family therapy, in conjunction with other Uniting Counselling and Mediation staff, using a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Provide child consultation, as part of child inclusive practice, to families after separation and divorce, including involuntary and court-ordered clients.
- Assist in the development, facilitation and promotion of clinical group work programs within the centre, and with external stakeholders such as community services and schools.
- Under the direction of the Centre Manager/Coordinator, liaise and network with relevant agencies to facilitate effective and high-quality services to clients, including supporting the development and implementation of specific case management models.
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or other equivalent and relevant field.
- Minimum 3 years' experience delivering individual, youth, family and couples therapy and/or experience in facilitating group programs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high conflict individuals, youth and families with complex issues.
- Competence in working with issues of family violence.
- Understanding of child protection issues.
- Excellent communication, organisation and report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as contribute to the smooth functioning of a team.
- Capacity to meet program-specific client targets.
- Accredited post graduate training in individual, youth or family therapy.
- Eligibility for membership to relevant professional bodies (e.g., AASW, APS, PACFA).
- Experience working with court-ordered and involuntary clients.
- Prior experience in youth group facilitation.
- Experience working within a family law or child protection context.
- Training in couples' therapy.
- Familiarity with the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation (e.g., Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act).
- Do you thrive on a challenge and enjoy doing something different every day? You can exercise choice through our culture of continuous conversations and have a voice in our diverse and inclusive workplace.
- To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact.
- To receive comprehensive training and development in areas of child, youth and family counselling and to learn within a supportive work environment.
- To work within a strong clinical and supervision framework.
- To increase your disposable income by using salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday purchases, and up to $2,650 for entertainment purposes.
- To receive up to 4 ex-gratia days (on top of annual leave) at the end of the year.
If the idea of working for a progressive, not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started
Contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team should you have any questions: /
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm Tuesday 9th September 2025
About UnitingUniting 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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