Therapeutic Care Specialist

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCare Full time $67,440 - $76,400
Job Opportunity:

About the Role

  • Multiple casual positions available for active night shifts in Melbourne's outer North West Suburbs.

We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide therapeutic care to enrich the safety, attachment and physical and emotional development for trauma-impacted children and young people living in a residential setting.

The Secure Base tailored care program offers an intensive level of care to children and young people aged 0 to 17 with complex needs. As a Therapeutic Care Specialist, you will provide high-quality day-to-day therapeutic care, act as a positive role model and supervise the children and young people who live in the home.

This model works on a 24/7 roster, where there are active night shifts seven days a week. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering a therapeutic approach to care.

We offer a range of benefits including SCHADS Level 3 pay point 1, excellent penalty rates for night work, access to an After Hours support service, and ongoing training and development through our institution.

Essential Requirements:

  • A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or other higher-level qualification in Social Work/Youth Work equivalent is essential.
  • Applicants must also complete the mandatory Top Up Units as required by the relevant government department.
  • Must hold a current Working with Children Check (Employee version).
  • Must complete a National Criminal Records check, and participate in a psycho-social screen.
  • Must provide consent for a Disqualified Carers Check.
  • Must hold a valid Victorian driver's licence.
  • Must hold either Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residence or a valid Australian Work Visa.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

  • You are open to being challenged and able to consider different views.
  • You have an understanding of attachment and trauma-informed practice.
  • You are willing to work collaboratively as a team member.
  • You have the ability to remain calm in emotionally demanding situations.
  • You are committed to personal and professional development.
  • You have experience with conflict resolution and mediation.
  • You possess critical response skills to youth-based crisis situations.
  • You have an ability to identify and assess suicide/self-harm risks and understand strategies to manage these risks.

We are a Child Safe Organisation, committed to providing a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

  • Therapeutic Specialist – Residential Care

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Junction Full time

    Therapeutic Specialist – Residential Care (Morwell)The Therapeutic Specialist – Residential Care, based in Morwell, leads the development of trauma-informed support plans for young people in residential care.This role combines clinical assessment, direct therapeutic work, and ongoing consultation with carers and professionals to embed therapeutic...

  • Therapeutic Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Junction Full time

    Therapeutic Specialist - Residential Care (Morwell) The Therapeutic Specialist - Residential Care, based in Morwell, leads the development of trauma-informed support plans for young people in residential care.This role combines clinical assessment, direct therapeutic work, and ongoing consultation with carers and professionals to embed therapeutic approaches...

  • Therapeutic Care Specialist

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeChild Full time $103,000 - $106,000

    Delivering Therapeutic Interventions for Vulnerable PopulationsWe are seeking a dedicated Clinician to join our team and provide therapeutic interventions for infants, children, and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, or disrupted attachment.Our comprehensive clinical framework is supported by an expert knowledge team providing internal...

  • Therapeutic Specialist

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia OzChild Full time $119,093 per year

    The Therapeutic Specialist plays a pivotal role within the Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Program, providing expert clinical consultation, therapeutic assessment, and support to enhance outcomes for children and young people living in out-of-home care. This role is central to building carer capability, embedding trauma-informed practice within...

  • Therapeutic Care Professional

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeTherapy Full time $119,093 - $149,743

    Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Therapeutic Specialist to join our team, working with vulnerable children and young people in out-of-home care. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical consultation, therapeutic assessment, and support to enhance outcomes for these individuals.The Therapeutic Specialist plays a pivotal role in...

  • Therapeutic Specialist

    6 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    OverviewJoin to apply for the Therapeutic Specialist role at Berry Street.Berry Street and Take Two provide therapeutic services for infants, children and young people who have suffered trauma, neglect and disrupted attachment, and contribute to care, support and protection for these children.The OpportunityNoble Park location, South East Victoria Region on...

  • Therapeutic Specialist

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

    For children and young people who need specialised care to recover from trauma- Therapeutic lens|stronger clinical infrastructure|intensive carer support to improve outcomes- Part time role|0.8, 30.4 hours, 4 days per week|permanent|Based at Yarraville**About the Therapeutic Foster Care model**Anglicare Victoria's Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) model provides...

  • Therapeutic Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time $67,196 - $134,288 per year

    About the Therapeutic Foster Care modelAnglicare Victoria's Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) model provides a trauma-informed, relationship-based service for children and young people who present with complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, and cultural needs.TFC aims to:Promote relational safety through strong, reparative caregiver-child...

  • Therapeutic Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

    For children and young people who need specialised care to recover from traumaTherapeutic lens|stronger clinical infrastructure|intensive carer support to improve outcomesPart time role|0.8, 30.4 hours, 4 days per week|permanent|Based at BroadmeadowsAbout the Therapeutic Foster Care modelAnglicare Victoria's Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) model provides a...

  • Therapeutic Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    OverviewJoin to apply for the Therapeutic Specialist role at Berry Street. Berry Street and Take Two provide therapeutic services for infants, children and young people who have suffered trauma, neglect and disrupted attachment, and contribute to care, support and protection for these children.The OpportunityNoble Park location, South East Victoria Region on...