Clinical Support Practitioner

**Clinical Support Practitioner - Fixed Term**:

- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Full Time Fixed Term

Join us in making a difference in the outcome of our children's lives. Our Lifestyle Solutions values drive our day-to-day behavior - across our many group homes and all the locations in which we operate. They are the common threads that drive who we are, what we stand for and believe in, and how we care for, service, and support our customers. We believe all people are equal. We believe that everyone in society should be provided equal opportunity and equal respect and if you believe that too, then this is the organization for you.
- **Full Time fixed-term Opportunity starting ASAP - until beginning of May 2025 with a possibility of extension (Part Time opportunity considered for suitable applicants)**:

- **Competitive Remuneration Package**:

- **Salary Sacrifice Options**:

- **Generous paid training budget including TCI**:

- **Work from home/ work from office options available & flexible working.**

An exciting and challenging role exists for a Clinical Support Practitioner to join our Child & Family Services team in **Baulkham Hills** to provide clinical knowledge and expertise to support children and young people who are residing in Out of Home Care.

The Clinical Support Practitioner is required to provide clinical assistance under the direct guidance of existing Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care (ITTC) team members in a child-centered environment or through the outreach program. The role of the Clinical Support Practitioner is to support the Child & Therapeutic Specialists by assisting with achieving the overarching goals for therapeutic intervention.

**_ 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 $80k
- $90K base
- Salary Packaging options up to $16k p/a
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training offered
- Frequent paid external supervision

**_ Own It_** - How we get the job done**

The Clinical Support Practitioner works with residential care workers, 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 behavior 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 **Baulkham Hills** region.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the administration and support of educational & school tasks, including one on one tutoring in the residential space, based on the educational needs of the CYP’s in placement.
- Providing one on one cultural support, including culturally specific observations, recommendations, mentoring and linking with area defined cultural supports.
- Transport to and from appointments (medical, clinical etc.) to have effective support from a clinical perspective. This will also provide the opportunity for clinical observations at appointments and interactions with other professionals in a community setting.
- Willingness to work alongside the existing ITTC clinical team and embrace guidance, professional development and supports.
- The completion of a cultural recommendation report including life story work, genogram, and cultural recommendations.
- Assist with developing independent living skills
- Provide placement supports
- Assist with risk management
- Engage young people aged 12-18 years who are at risk of having a placement breakdown
- Create a safe and supportive environment for young people within the ITTC program

**_ 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, or Mental Health Nursing and/or relevant experience or working towards degree qualification.
- Current registration in relevant and appropriate Registration Body if applicable
- 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
- Vaccinated against Covid-19

**How to apply**
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of p