Child & Family Trauma Therapist (Art/Play Therapy)

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus super

PD opportunities

Clinical supervision

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care is seeking a experienced Children’s Art/Play Therapist & Counsellor to provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, domestic and family violence, and other life challenges. The role is based in Broadmeadows, using art, play and evidence-based therapies to build resilience and emotional wellbeing.

You will work with families, deliver group programs, and participate in clinical supervision and professional

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or related Human Services discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Domestic and Family Violence and/or Sexual Violence sector.
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing counselling to children and young people.
• Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed counselling practice.
• Experience facilitating counselling and therapeutic group programs.
• Clinical membership (or eligibility) with a recognised professional body such as PACFA or ACA.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, domestic and family violence, and other significant life challenges.
• Deliver trauma-informed counselling, play therapy and art therapy techniques.
• Support families with evidence-based interventions and psycho-educational programs.
• Facilitate therapeutic group programs and outreach as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed counselling

Group programs

Counselling

Education

Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or related Human Services discipline

Job description

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care is seeking a experienced Children’s Art/Play Therapist & Counsellor to provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, domestic and family violence, and other life challenges. The role is based in Broadmeadows, using art, play and evidence-based therapies to build resilience and emotional wellbeing.

You will work with families, deliver group programs, and participate in clinical supervision and professional