Therapeutic Specialist

Position Available: Therapeutic Specialist – Residential Care

Location: Townsville, QLD

Contract: Full-time

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people navigating complex care and protection journeys?

Enabling Pathways is a values-driven Organisation providing holistic residential care for children and young people impacted by trauma. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Therapeutic Specialist to help shape the therapeutic culture of our Residential Care Services and guide our teams in delivering safe, consistent, and healing-focused support.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Therapeutic Specialist, you will be the clinical cornerstone of our care model. You'll work alongside Residential Case Managers, Team Leaders, and Youth Workers to embed trauma-informed, attachment-based, and strengths-focused practice across our homes.

Your work will combine clinical expertise with on the ground collaboration offering, consultation, coaching, and reflective supervision to frontline staff.

Your role includes:

• Conduct comprehensive therapeutic assessments and formulate individualised treatment and care plans.
• Coach and consult with care teams on therapeutic responses to complex behaviours.
• Deliver on-call support by managing after-hours crises, offering operational guidance, and ensuring all incidents are debriefed and documented in accordance with organisational and Child Safety policies and procedures.
• Facilitate reflective practice, clinical supervision, and post-incident debriefing.
• Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) framework.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen placement stability and permanency outcomes.
• Contribute to program design, quality improvement, and HSQF compliance.
• Deliver training, mentoring, and professional development sessions for staff.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for all children and young people.
• Travel between residential care homes and regional locations as required to provide direct clinical support, supervision, and team consultation.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor or higher qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (AHPRA, AASW, ACA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience providing therapeutic support to children and young people with complex trauma.
• Experience delivering consultation, supervision, or training to staff teams.
• Familiarity with Queensland's child protection and out-of-home care frameworks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage across diverse communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence managing documentation systems.
• Current Blue Card, National Police Check, First Aid and CPR certification, Traffic History Report, and open QLD Driver's Licence.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate) or VISA if applicable.
• Current QLD Open Driver's License.
• Must hold a QLD Working with Children Blue Card.
• Hold a current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) Certificate.
• A clean National Police check less than 6 months old.
• PeakCare Training Certificates: Hope and Healing for Residential Care, Positive Behaviour Support & Managing High Risk Behaviours, Water Safety Awareness
• Infection Prevention and Control (PPE) Training
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
• Willing to undergo training in specific courses to support our client's needs

Why Us?

Essence of Care:

Immerse yourself in the heart of care at Enabling Pathways, where compassion extends beyond the workplace to directly impact the lives of our clients. Just as our team passionately fosters meaningful connections, we reciprocate that care for our employees and their families. Join us, where the impact you create daily is celebrated, and your well-being is at the core of our shared journey.

Competitive Salaries & Financial Flexibility:

Elevate your career with us and enjoy competitive salaries that reflect your dedication and expertise. Additionally, take advantage of our Salary Sacrifice option, empowering you to optimise your financial benefits.

Employee Well-being:

As part of our commitment, we've partnered with Employment Hero to provide exclusive benefits, including a Discount Store for reduced-price products, Hero Points for recognition and rewards, and access to wellness content covering financial, physical, and mental education. Elevate your career with perks that make your employment truly rewarding.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

Uplift your well-being with our robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access resources that empower you to conquer challenges, ensuring you're not just surviving but thriving in both your personal and professional life.

Cross-Functional Learning:

Dive into a dynamic, collaborative space that thrives on cross-functional learning. Unleash your potential by exploring diverse roles, working hand-in-hand with colleagues to expand your skill set and knowledge.

Colleague Collaboration:

Join a team that believes healing happens through connection and that every child deserves safety, stability, and belonging. Our culture not only encourages but celebrates collaboration with colleagues. Get ready to be inspired by shared experiences and continuous learning.