Therapeutic Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Junction Australia Full time

**Therapeutic Practitioner**

**_ Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent Position_**:
**Social and Community Services Employee Level 6**

**About Us**:
We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

**Meet some of our amazing staff** **here**

**The Opportunity**:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? If so, we're seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our Children and Youth Services Portfolio in the role of a Therapeutic Practitioner.

As a key player in our Clinical Practice team, you will lead the implementation of our trauma-responsive, therapeutic care environment, fostering resilience and empowerment among the children and young people in our Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) program. Your role involves collaborative work with House Supervisors and Therapeutic Youth Workers to embed Junction's therapeutic practice framework, manage placement referrals, and develop individual Developmental Care Plans. Your expertise will shine as you facilitate reflective practice discussions, provide training, and support strategic projects to enhance practice capability. With your leadership qualities, you will mentor our TRC staff, engage in reflective and clinical supervision, and champion a safe and inclusive work environment.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a passionate, highly motivated team focused on the delivery of high-quality services that deliver positive outcomes for the children and young people in our program.

**About You**:
We are seeking a highly passionate professional who:

- Has both demonstrated understanding and experience working with young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive
- Has demonstrated experience in allocating and matching clients and overseeing service delivery for a medium to large program over multiple sites
- Has experience understanding the needs of at-risk children and adolescents, including effective responses to complex behaviours
- Has demonstrated the ability to model and promote trauma responsive, culturally safe practice through facilitation of reflective practice with staff
- Possesses sound communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to effectively engage and establish rapport with clients, staff and external agencies
- Has an understanding of case management principles and experience in developing and overseeing therapeutic care plans
- Holds a degree or tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or relevant equivalent (or lesser qualification complemented by substantial relevant experience)

**What We Offer**:

- Values-driven culture
- Generous salary sacrifice benefits
- Great professional development opportunities
- A You are Amazing Day - an extra day of leave to spend however you want
- A NADIOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations
- A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance
- Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman

**You Will Need To**:

- Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process which will include psychological assessments
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current Safe Environments Certificate
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive
- Be prepared to undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of commencing with Junction

**How To Apply**

**Applications Close: COB, Friday 29 March 2024.**

The position description is available by **Clicking** **Here** or for further confidential inquiries contact Jodie Castel, Clinical Practice Leader, Children & Youth Services on 0439 308 376.

**ABOUT JUNCTION**:
Junction is a non-denominational social enterprise helping more than 10,000 South Australians each year through a wide range of programs and support. This includes domestic violence and homelessness services; emergency housing; counselling; mentoring; community centres and residential care for children and young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive who can’t be placed with foster families.

Junction also provides affordable housing for those on low incomes managing around 2,500 properties across the State.



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