Therapeutic Specialist

7 days ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia MacKillop Family Services Limited Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Therapeutic Specialist - Child, Youth, Family Practitioner

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Therapeutic Specialist to join our team at MacKillop Family Services Limited. As a Therapeutic Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting young people who have experienced trauma and have complex needs and presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement therapeutic strategies and plans for each individual young person.
  • Guide our staff through the implementation of strategies and provide support to assist our Young People expand their strengths to facilitate healing and recovery.
  • Collaborate with a team of seasoned experts to provide comprehensive support to young people.
  • Provide culturally sensitive and effective care for young people in residential care.

Requirements:

  • Valid and current Driver's License.
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop).
  • Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
  • Post Graduate training in relevant child, adolescent and family clinical practice, family work and systemic thinking.
  • Thorough understanding of the impact of trauma, disrupted attachment and abuse/neglect on a child or young person's development and wellbeing.
  • Substantial experience in working therapeutically with young people and demonstrated capacity to persevere to achieve positive outcomes.

About Us:

MacKillop Family Services Limited is a leading provider of family and community services. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that support vulnerable children, young people and families.

What We Offer:

  • Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year.
  • Paid Training that is industry-specific including, Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
  • Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
  • Employee Assistance Program - Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life.


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