Senior Child and Family Therapist

5 days ago


Shepparton, Victoria, Australia Childhood Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Child and Family Therapist to join our team at the Australian Childhood Foundation. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing therapeutic intervention, advocacy, research, and training to support the emotional, psychological, behavioural, and social well-being of children impacted by trauma.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake initial screening of referrals for counselling and conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the needs of children and families.
  • Deliver individual, dyadic, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based theoretical frameworks to support healing from trauma.
  • Provide consultation and professional development to colleagues and external partners to enhance their skills and knowledge in working with children and families.
  • Promote children's rights to safety and contribute to policy and practice reviews to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
  • Support research activities, evaluation protocols, and deliver training workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals working with children and families.
  • Meet administrative and documentation standards, contribute to policy development, and participate in program meetings to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
About You

We are seeking an individual with:

  • A tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or other relevant discipline.
  • Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or working with traumatised children.
  • Experience in working with children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour, and the system supporting them.
  • Capacity to communicate effectively and positively within a team environment.
  • Ability to provide therapeutic counselling and support to children, young people, and families using a variety of client-focused, trauma-informed modalities.
  • Experience undertaking therapeutic assessments using psychometric tools to enhance understanding, assessment, and needs of the child or young person.
  • Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and positively within a team environment and with external partners and stakeholders.
  • A commitment to working collaboratively and have the capacity to negotiate and liaise with parents, carers, external stakeholders, and government departments.
  • An understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.
  • A commitment to ongoing learning and reflecting on practice.
  • A current Victorian driver's license or equivalent.
  • A current Victorian Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Company-Provided Vehicle: Access a company vehicle for work-related responsibilities.
  • Salary Packaging: Customise your rewards to align with your financial goals.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Benefit from a range of support services for well-being.
  • Guided Supervision: Regular individual and group supervision for clinical guidance.
  • Collaborative Connections: Join a nationwide network of professionals making a difference.
  • Resources Library: Access a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts.


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