Child and Family Support Specialist

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MA MISSION AUSTRALIA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Child and Family Support Specialist to join our team at Mission Australia. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing psychological services to children aged 3-12 years, offering face-to-face counseling, conducting thorough assessments, and leading engaging group programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide a range of therapeutic modalities appropriate to children, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy.
  • Deliver psycho-social education to parents/carers in support of child mental health intervention, promoting healthy relationships and effective communication.
  • Schedule and conduct collaborative and client-driven counseling sessions with whole families or individuals, addressing complex issues and developing personalized plans.
  • Collect client and program data, inputting into designated client information management systems, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Participate in stakeholder forums as appropriate, supporting the delivery of the program and fostering partnerships with community organizations.
  • Conduct initial risk assessments of families/children, identifying potential areas of concern and developing strategies for intervention.
Requirements
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Provisional Psychologist working towards full registration in the 5+1 internship program, including engagement with an external board-approved supervisor.
  • OR Registered Psychologist; or Mental Health Occupational Therapist; or Mental Health accredited Social Worker registered with AASW; or PACFA accredited counselor.
  • Skills and competence in a range of therapeutic modalities appropriate to children, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy.
  • Ability to administer a range of assessments of children experiencing or at risk of developing a mental health disorder, including cognitive-functioning, behavioral, and emotional assessments.
  • Experience in working with families within a systemic practice model, promoting healthy relationships and effective communication.
  • Experience in developing effective working relationships with a range of service stakeholders, including community organizations and healthcare providers.
  • Demonstrated engagement in structured clinical supervision, ensuring ongoing professional development and growth.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities.
  • Capacity to work independently and manage multiple priorities, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services.
  • A willingness to join a child's world and not be deterred by matters that are sensitive in nature.
What We Offer
  • Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay.
  • Free external, confidential counseling and access to chaplaincy support, promoting your well-being and resilience.
  • Volunteering opportunities, allowing you to give back to your community and develop new skills.
  • Extra leave available, including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary, and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

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