Therapeutic Specialist - Intensive Therapeutic Care - (PSP)

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging via Maxxia

Vehicle pool access for travel

Job summary

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT in Liverpool, NSW, seeks a Therapeutic Specialist for Intensive Therapeutic Care. You will lead trauma‑informed care, support staff, carers and families, and develop therapeutic response plans to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.

You will chair Therapeutic Care Team meetings, conduct Reflective Practice sessions, and ensure children's voices are included in care planning.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, OT, Mental Health Nursing).
• Minimum 5 years in a therapeutic care setting or clinical environment with Children and Young People in Out of Home Care or child protection (3 years may be considered).
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary teams and trauma‑informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic oversight and targeted interventions for children and young people in Out-of-Home Care.
• Develop and review trauma-informed care assessments and intervention plans.
• Facilitate Therapeutic Care Team and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Equip children and young people with safety and resilience skills.
• Promote a culture of respect, humility, and empowerment.
• Support Aboriginal families and service providers for cultural healing.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with legislative requirements.
• Collaborate across teams to embed trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed care knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology/Social Work/OT/Mental Health Nursing or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Job description

Therapeutic Specialist - Intensive Therapeutic Care - (PSP)

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT – Liverpool NSW

If you are committed to trauma-informed, youth-centred practice and passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, carers and their families within the Permanency Support Program, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Type: Full Time

Office Location: Liverpool, NSW

Remunerations: $58.37 - $60.95p.h + 12% superannuation
(Salary hourly rate depended on qualification and experience)

Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per year, through Maxxia.

About us

At Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT (Anglicare), we are committed to the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young persons. Across Regional NSW and through our St Saviours service in Sydney, we deliver high‑quality Permanency Support Program services—including Intensive Therapeutic Care, Foster & Kinship Care, and Carer Support.

We’re known for our trauma‑informed, culturally safe practice and for supporting carers to provide stable, nurturing homes. With a zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse, we equip our people to identify, prevent and respond to harm, and we foster a culture where every child or young person feels heard, valued and safe.

People choose Anglicare because we lead with compassion, integrity and strong therapeutic practice - making us an employer of choice for those passionate about keeping children and young person's safe, supported and connected.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Specialist, you'll be the go‑to person for trauma‑informed care, guiding and supporting staff, carers, families, and teams. Your role will involve developing and implementing Therapeutic Response (BIS) plans, facilitating Therapeutic Care Team meetings, conducting Reflective Practice sessions and trauma‑informed care assessments. You'll ensure that children and young people's voices are heard and included in their care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• As the Therapeutic Specialist you will:
• Provide therapeutic oversight and targeted interventions for children and young people in Out-of-Home Care.
• Develop and review trauma-informed care assessments and intervention plans.
• Facilitate Therapeutic Care Team and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Equip children and young people with safety and resilience skills.
• Promote a culture of respect, humility, and empowerment.
• Work closely with Aboriginal families and service providers to support cultural healing.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with all legislative requirements.
• Work collaboratively across teams to champion and embed a trauma‑informed culture throughout the organisation.

What you bring

• Hold a Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or related discipline. (N.B: Candidates that also hold a relevant Postgraduate Qualification will be highly regarded)
• Five (5) years' experience in a therapeutic care setting or working in a clinical environment with Children and Young People in Out of Home Care or child protection setting. (Minimum of 3 years may be considered on case‑by‑case basis).
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in developing therapeutic alliances and working within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of evidence‑informed practices for children in out‑of‑home care, trauma‑specific healing, and attachment‑based interventions.

Other Essentials

• Occasional travel for training and therapeutic purposes, with successful candidate having access to the St Saviours fleet vehicle pool for work‑related travel.
• Current registration with professional body relevant to your qualification.

Applications close: 19 November 2026.
(Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified).

Join us at Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community. Find out more about us on our website- LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation.