Child and Family Support Specialist

7 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia beBeeTherapist Part time $100,000 - $105,000
Therapeutic Child and Youth Practitioner Opportunity

The role of the Therapeutic Child and Youth Practitioner is to provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions and counselling to children and young people affected by domestic and family violence. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other services to reduce the impact of family violence across the region.

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) position based in Mareeba, requiring the practitioner to work 60 hours per fortnight. Reporting to the Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for developing and delivering trauma-informed counselling and group work interventions, supporting carers of child witnesses through advocacy and information sharing, engaging in safety planning and crisis response as part of an integrated DFV model, coordinating with police and other services through embedded response work, facilitating community education and stakeholder engagement in the region, maintaining accurate client records, reports, and data entries, and providing occasional leave relief across Cairns, Atherton, Mossman, and court settings.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field, and have experience working with children and young people in a therapeutic context. You must also be values-aligned, self-reflective, and understand the realities of doing this work.

The following skills and qualifications are highly valued:

  • A strong understanding of developmental stages across childhood and adolescence
  • A comprehensive understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, and its specific impact on children and young people
  • Practical knowledge of a range of counselling models, with emphasis on trauma-informed practice
  • Experience with therapeutic modalities such as play therapy, sand tray, or movement-based approaches

Additionally, cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and a steady presence are essential qualities for this role.

Benefits Package

In addition to a Level 5 SCHADS salary, you'll enjoy a range of generous benefits, including flexible, part-time working hours, additional leave loading, ongoing professional development opportunities, formal training programs to build therapeutic capacity, on-the-job upskilling in trauma-informed practice, and a close-knit, supportive team culture grounded in equity and empowerment.

Candidates must hold a current C Class driver's licence, Working With Children Card, and a formal police criminal history check.

If you're a dedicated and experienced practitioner looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families impacted by domestic and family violence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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