Therapist

2 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia True Relationships and Reproductive Health Full time $108,934 - $137,120 per year

Position Title: Therapist – CSAS (Cairns Sexual Assault Service)

Location: Cairns

Contract/Temp up until 31/12/2026 (with possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: $52.22/hr

This role provides trauma-informed counselling, support, and advocacy to people aged 12 and above who have who have experienced sexual harm, and children and young people aged 12 to 17 years both inside and external to the statutory child protection system who have experienced sexual violence and/ or exhibiting sexually reactive behaviours (SRB). The role also involves supporting non-offending family members, kin, caregivers and/or carers and support networks including Child Safety, Youth Justice, schools, and health professionals.

Key Responsibilities:


• Provide individualised, developmentally appropriate trauma-informed therapy to children and young people referred to the CSAS program.


• Offer counselling and psychoeducation to caregivers to support family safety and engagement in the therapeutic process.


• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop case plans in collaboration with the client, family, and other professionals.


• Participate in regular clinical supervision and team case discussions.


• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, reports, and risk assessments.


• Liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure coordinated and responsive care.


• Contribute to community education and prevention initiatives where relevant.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:


• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.


• Eligibility for professional registration with AHPRA (Psychologist) or membership with a professional body such as AASW or PACFA.


• Minimum 2 years' experience in therapeutic work with children, young people and/or families, ideally in a trauma or sexual assault setting.


• Understanding of harmful sexual behaviours and ability to work safely and respectfully with young people who have engaged in HSB.


• Strong knowledge of child development, trauma impacts, and family systems.


• High-level communication, clinical documentation, and teamwork skills.

Desirable:


• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.


• Knowledge of relevant legislative and statutory frameworks (e.g. child protection, youth justice).


• Training in specific therapeutic models such as TF-CBT, EMDR, or play-based approaches.

How to apply


• Please submit a cover letter addressing each of the above selection criteria and your CV, include the names and contact numbers of two referees.

What we offer


• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading


• Access to not-for-profit salary sacrificing benefits


• Access to Employee Assistance Program


• Access to the GO1 online course library

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

For further information about the position, please contact Karen Skepper – Manager Counselling and Community Engagement at

This position is being actively recruited and applications will be reviewed upon submission. True reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date.

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