Therapeutic Specialist Ittc Tamworth

**Permanent Full Time Opportunity**:

- **Tamworth, NSW**:

- **Base salary range 95-102K**:

- **Salary sacrifice options up to 17.5K**:

- **Car allowance of 12K**:

- **Paid external supervision 2x per month.**:

- **Generous budget for professional development**

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Therapeutic Specialist to join our Child & Family Services team in Tamworth, NSW. Our Therapeutic Specialist's provide clinical knowledge and expertise to support children and young people who are residing in Out of Home Care.

Lead an ITTC assessment hub.

Develop skills in management.

Set yourself up for possibilities for future career progression in clinical management.

Develop leadership capacity in a vibrant regional center.

Co-ordinate internal and external stake holder relationship.

Provide high quality assessment and recommendations for children impacted by trauma.

**_ Keep Calm and Be Happy_** - What are the benefits?**

Joining Lifestyle Solutions makes you feel like you are making a difference in people's lives. Our team is here because they care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:

- Competitive remuneration package
- Salary Packaging options 15K and meal allowance 2.5K
- Ongoing Professional Development and Training opportunities

**_Own It_** - How we get the job done.**

The Therapeutic Specialist works with residential care worker, family, kin, and case managers to ensure children and young people who have experienced trauma, receive positive support and therapeutic care. This will include development of therapeutically appropriate plans and services, including assessments and behaviour support plans. A background in clinical delivery and therapy will be an advantage.

This role forms part of a multi-Disciplinary outreach team providing responsive and tailored programs, assessment and therapeutic supports to children and young people across the NSW region.

**_ Make It Matter_** - What you will bring to make a difference in other’s lives**

Essential Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or Mental Health Nursing
- Relevant experience and knowledge obtained in a therapeutic care setting or working in a clinical environment with Children and Young People
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience and the Child Protection and or Out of Home Care Service System,
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and operational issues across the Child and Family Services

**Respect - **_Who we are and why we do it_**

We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone’s fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.

**Join Us - **_Next steps_**
- Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment._