Therapeutic Specialist

3 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia CareSouth Full time
About the Role

CareSouth is seeking a highly skilled Therapeutic Specialist to join our dedicated leadership team. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing.

The Therapeutic Specialist will play a crucial role in providing clinical expertise and support within our therapeutic care homes. They will work closely with caseworkers, the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), and other relevant agencies to ensure comprehensive care for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Clinical Expertise:
  • Develop and implement therapeutic support plans tailored to the needs of children and young people.
  • Conduct assessments, formulations, and service coordination to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Provide guidance and support to care teams in delivering trauma-informed care.
  • Facilitate care team meetings to discuss and plan for the therapeutic needs of the children and young people.
Trauma-Informed Care:
  • Work closely with caseworkers, the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), and other relevant agencies.
  • Ensure decisions are guided by principles of permanency planning and therapeutic care.
Collaboration:
  • Offer training and support to staff to enhance their understanding and implementation of therapeutic practices.
  • Promote a safe and supportive environment for both staff and the young people in care.
Support and Training:Goals
  • Safety and Stability: Create a safe, home-like environment for young people aged 12-18.
  • Healing from Trauma: Focus on helping young people heal from past traumas.
  • Skill Building: Assist young people in developing life skills and building connections.
  • Perseverance: Provide continuous support, giving young people as many chances as they need to succeed.

The Therapeutic Specialist will be essential in ensuring that children and young people receive the care and support they need to thrive in a therapeutic environment. Their work will be vital in promoting healing, stability, and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

Requirements
  1. Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people, and people with a disability.
  2. Degree qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing (Post Graduate Qualifications will be highly regarded).
  3. A thorough understanding of the theories relating to and the impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect on a child or young person's development and well-being.
  4. Excellent written and oral communication.
  5. Demonstrated capacity to persevere and achieve positive outcomes when working with young people who have experienced trauma and have complex needs.
  6. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with others and exercise influence in a diversity of contexts.
  7. Experience in completing assessments for children and young people and using the findings to complete a comprehensive therapeutic written report/care plan designed to inform staff and child interactions and the Care Team's planning.
What We Can Offer You
  • Training and ongoing professional development.
  • Clinical Supervision.
  • $15,900 tax-free earning through salary.
  • 24/7 after-hours call centre to allow you to leave work at.
  • Additional leave.
  • Access for you and your family to an Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7 at no cost to you.
  • Laptop, mobile phone.
  • Fully maintained vehicle.

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