Child, Youth & Family Practitioner

yourtown; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Supervision and professional support

Flexible work arrangements

Internal and external professional dev

Job summary

yourtown in Deception Bay, QLD, Australia, is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic/Family Support Specialist to deliver counselling and family interventions for children, young people and families. The role is fixed term to June 2027, with 0.8 FTE or full-time options, aligned with a child and family mental health focus.

You will work within the Starfish team, coordinating with schools and services while maintaining thorough records and outcome measures per contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or another therapeutic discipline with experience providing therapeutic supports to children and families.
• Strong knowledge of strengths-based, trauma-informed, attachment and systemic practice frameworks.
• Experience in needs assessment, case planning, counselling and case management.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic supports, counselling and family interventions using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches.
• Undertake assessments, develop Family Action Plans and support clients through a case management framework.
• Facilitate individual and group-based programs promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with schools, community services and specialist providers to deliver wrap-around support for families.
• Maintain quality records, outcome measures and reports in line with requirements.

Skills

Needs assessment

Counselling

Case management

Communication

Education

Degree in Therapy-related field

Job description

• LocationSUITE 5 CORDOVA STREET,MILTON, QLD, 4064,Australia
• Base Pay$50.00 - $53.00 / Hour
• Employee TypeMax Term Full time

Contact information

• Contact NameKerry Smith
• Contact Phone[phone]***
• Contact ************@yourtown.com.au

Description

Based in Deception Bay, this role works with children, young people and families to deliver therapeutic support, case management and practical assistance that strengthens relationships and improves mental health outcomes.

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Powered byyourtown, Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.

Realise your potential at yourtown.

your opportunity

Based in Deception Bay on Gubbi Gubbi Nation and working within the Starfish team, this role delivers quality therapeutic and family support services through the Family Mental Health Support Service. You will work with children, young people and families experiencing mental health challenges, providing counselling, case management, family-based interventions, advocacy and practical support to build resilience, strengthen relationships and improve wellbeing outcomes.

This position is fixed term to June 2027. Role can be 0.8 FTE or full time.

your role will include:

• Delivering therapeutic supports, counselling and family interventions using strengths-based, trauma-informed and family-centred approaches.
• Undertaking assessments, developing Family Action Plans and supporting clients through a case management framework.
• Facilitating individual and group-based therapeutic programs that promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
• Collaborating with schools, community services and specialist providers to deliver wrap-around support for families.
• Maintaining quality records, outcome measures and reports in line with contractual and organisational requirements.

what we are looking for

You are a passionate practitioner who believes in the potential of children, young people and families. With a strong therapeutic foundation and experience working with complex presentations, you thrive on building meaningful relationships and delivering evidence-based supports that create lasting change.

you will bring:

• Passion, commitment and belief in children, young people and families.
• A degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or another therapeutic discipline, with experience providing therapeutic supports to children and families.
• Strong knowledge of strengths-based, trauma-informed, attachment and systemic practice frameworks.
• Experience in needs assessment, case planning, counselling and case management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with children, young people, families and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

your employment experience will include:

• Salary sacrifice options to increase your take-home pay.
• Regular line supervision, practice supervision and professional support.
• Ability to negotiate flexible work arrangements.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.

  Contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | *******@yourtown.com.au

  
  yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

  
  The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccination and evidence requirements during the recruitment process. yourtown will reimburse costs associated with meeting mandatory immunisation and vaccination requirements, including GP consultation fees, serology testing and vaccination prescription and administering fees.

  At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.