Child and Family Therapist Position

2 weeks ago


Richmond North, New South Wales, Australia Yourtown Full time
Company Overview

Yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, focusing on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, youth suicide prevention, child protection, and support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Salary Package

The estimated salary for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Your employment experience will also include opportunities for salary sacrifice, flexible work hours, and professional development.

Job Description

We are seeking a Child and Family Counsellor to work with vulnerable young parents and their children in our child-centred family residential service at San Miguel in North Richmond, NSW. As a key member of our team, you will provide intensive, individualised support to help families improve their safety, wellbeing, and life prospects.

  • Provide therapeutic and counselling interventions for young people and their families using various modalities.
  • Participate in intake assessments, workshops, referrals, and case consultations with the team.
  • Liaise with local agencies and co-facilitate staff training on mental health and trauma.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • PASSIONATE about working with young people and their families.
  • Bachelor qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling, with at least 3 years of experience working therapeutically with at-risk children, young people, and families.
  • Experience using a wide range of modalities, including expressive and creative therapies.
  • A strong understanding of trauma and its impacts on development, behaviours, parenting, and attachment.
  • Experience in therapeutic life story work is highly desirable.
Benefits

When you join Yourtown, you will become part of a safe, inclusive, and diverse community. Our benefits include:

  • Salary sacrifice options.


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