Therapeutic Practice Lead

CatholicCare Sydney; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

4 bonus leave days per year

Job summary

CatholicCare Tasmania is seeking a Therapeutic Practice Lead for the Inspire at Home Program in Southern Tasmania. You will drive trauma-informed care for young people aged 12-18 in residential placements, reporting to the Regional Manager and collaborating with Key Workers and Child Safety.

You will assess, plan and deliver therapeutic interventions, emphasising the voices and wellbeing of each young person, while providing training and on-call support as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, or equivalent.
• Experience with young people in out-of-home care and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop safety and crisis plans.
• Collaborate with young people to centre their voices in planning.
• Provide therapeutic input, training and coaching for trauma-informed care.
• Promote family and community-inclusive practices for placement stability.
• Review support plans and participate in incident reviews.
• Provide on-call therapeutic support on a rotating roster.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field

Job description

Therapeutic Practice Lead - Inspire at Home Program

Southern Tasmania

Maximum Term ending 30 June 2027, Full Time

About Us

CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.

About the Role

Our Inspire at Home Program supports young people aged 12-18 in residential placements. As the Therapeutic Practice Lead, you will play a critical role in creating trauma-informed, therapeutic environments for these young people. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will collaborate with Key Workers, Placement Leads, and Child Safety to conduct assessments, create support plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions that prioritise the voice and wellbeing of each young person.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, develop and review Individual Compatibility Assessments, Crisis Support Plans, Safety Plans, and other therapeutic supports.
• Collaborate with young people to ensure their voices are central in all planning processes.
• Provide therapeutic input, training, and coaching to foster a trauma-informed approach within the team.
• Promote family and community-inclusive practices to enhance placement stability and support transitions.
• Engage in continuous improvement by reviewing support plans and participating in incident reviews.
• Provide on-call therapeutic support on a rotational roster.

About You

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Preferably with young people in out-of-home care, with knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and trauma-informed practices.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment: Demonstrated alignment with CatholicCare’s mission, values, and safeguarding principles.
• Requirements: Working with Vulnerable People registration, National Police Check, First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 3 months), and a valid Tasmanian driver's license.

Why Join Us?

At CatholicCare Tasmania, you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team focused on making a difference in the lives of young people. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development, along with the chance to drive meaningful change within the community.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Four (4) bonus leave days per year
• Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community well-being
• Opportunities for professional development

Selection Criteria

• Commitment to the mission and values of CatholicCare Tasmania as informed by the Archbishop’s Charter; and a broad understanding of the mission, values and operation of the Catholic Church in Tasmania.
• Skills and knowledge appropriate to the provision of therapeutic services to young people age 12 years to 18 years, including long- and short-term residential placements, foster care, outreach and independent living skill development programs.
• An understanding of Child and Adolescent Development, Trauma and Attachment and the ability to support others to gain awareness of these theories role in providing a therapeutic environment.
• Analytical, assessment and report writing skills around trauma and the related behaviours which may present for young people who have experienced family disruption and abuse and neglect.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, across agency programs and with other service providers in the community to ensure positive and sustainable outcomes for young people within the program.
• Possess a sound knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, including Mandatory Reporting, Workplace Health and Safety, Duty of Care, Privacy and Confidentiality, Children, Young People and their Families Act and Anti-discrimination legislation.
• Ability to support teams with training, coaching and supervision to maintain high standards of service delivery and outcomes for young people in care.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work according to the needs of young people and ability to participate in the provision of an ‘on call’ roster and the ability to work shifts in lieu of a worker being unavailable across your region and the State if required.

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young persons. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.