Family Violence Therapeutic Specialist

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Each Full time

**Company Description** For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.**
We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.
Join us and be part of a team that delivers **Altogether Better Care**—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.
- ** Based in Narre Warren, on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung & Bunurong Peoples**:

- ** Ongoing full-time position**:

- ** $101,578.17 negotiable + 11.5% Super + Generous**Salary Packaging** benefits of up to $18,550**

The Pathways to Resilience Southern program supports individuals and families to heal from the impacts of family violence. Delivered in partnership with Uniting and the Australian Childhood Foundation, the program offers individual counselling, group programs, and support for children and young people.

Services are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and delivered either face-to-face at an Each centre or online. Our experienced team creates safe, respectful spaces where people feel heard and supported.

**Your role, your impact**

As a Family Violence Therapeutic Specialist, you will:

- Deliver high-quality therapeutic support to individuals, children, young people, and parents/carers to promote recovery from abuse, trauma, family violence, and loss.
- Conduct specialised trauma assessments and collaboratively develop tailored treatment plans.
- Use the MARAM framework to ensure risk and safety are continuously assessed and reviewed.
- Facilitate safe, inclusive, and respectful therapeutic engagement, empowering consumers to be active participants in decisions impacting their lives.
- Promote relational healing and connection between children/young people and their parent/carer using trauma
- and developmentally-informed approaches.
- Deliver culturally sensitive support, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) consumers.
- Contribute to workforce capacity building through training and workshops.
- Work in partnership with other professionals to deliver a coordinated, holistic response to client needs.

**Who we're looking for**

You're a compassionate, skilled clinician with:

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline (and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body).
- Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to victim/survivors of family violence and those affected by complex trauma.
- Sound knowledge of the impact of trauma, attachment disruption and neurobiology on development and behaviour.
- The ability to prioritise the voices and lived experiences of children and young people within their family or care contexts.
- A strong intersectional practice lens and experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and collaborative skills.
- A current driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

**What's in it for you**

At Each you'll be supported to be your best. We provide:

- ** Diversity & belonging** - We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
- ** Supportive & inclusive culture** - Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
- ** Boost your take-home pay** - Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
- ** Get paid more on your holidays -** 17% annual leave loading

**Applications close Sunday 6th July.**

**Additional Information**

**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining Each To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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