Therapeutic Specialist - Social Work, Psychologist

CASPA; Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised fitness memberships

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑adv

Banking benefits through Priority/Bank

Medibank discounts

Supervision & training opportunities

Job summary

CASPA Services Ltd in Far North NSW seeks a part-time Therapeutic Specialist with a background in Social Work or Psychology to oversee intensive therapeutic care programs for children and young people. You will coordinate intake, assessments, and outcomes, develop clinical formulations and treatment plans, and provide expert guidance on high-risk safety and case planning.

The role supports flexible work arrangements with a hybrid setup (two days from home) and occasional travel; prior experience

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or related discipline.
• Registration with a nationally accredited association (AHPRA, APS, ACA, PACFA, ASWA, NDIS Commission).
• Minimum of five years in therapeutic care with children/youth (OOHC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake, assessment and outcomes for CASPA's NSW programs.
• Develop and review clinical formulations, therapeutic and treatment plans, ensuring high-risk safety and case planning guidance.
• Conduct assessments and deliver therapy sessions as required.
• Provide psychoeducation and training sessions.
• Manage caseloads and tailor evidence-based programs to individual needs.

Skills

Caseload management

Intake & assessment

Therapeutic planning

Clinical formulation

Education

Bachelor degree in Psychology / Social Work / related

Postgraduate qualification (advantage)

Job description

Therapeutic Specialist - Social Work, Psychologist

CASPA SERVICES LTD - POSITION VACANCY – Therapeutic Specialist - Far North NSW

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Therapeutic Specialist plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the functions within the Intensive Therapeutic Care programs undertaken by CASPA Services Ltd.

You will demonstrate commitment to the care & protection of children & young people through ensuring all elements of therapeutic care are consistently applied across programs, services, and practice, delivering optimal outcomes for individuals associated with CASPA in NSW.

This role is being offered at part-time (4 days per week) and may include travel on an as needed basis.

CASPA supports flexible work arrangements where possible, this hybrid role provides opportunity to work from home two days per week.

A high level of cultural competency is extremely important for these roles, prior experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people will be highly regarded.

• Engage in intake, assessment, and outcome processes for children and young people in CASPA's Programs
• Develop and review clinical formulations, therapeutic plans, and treatment plans, providing expert guidance on high-risk Safety and Case Plans
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver therapy sessions when needed
• Offer psychoeducation and training sessions
• Manage a caseload of young people, and employ creative strategies in planning and evaluating evidence-based programs tailored to individual therapeutic needs.

Required Qualifications and Criteria:

• A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or related discipline. (NB: candidates that also hold a relevant Postgraduate Qualification will be highly regarded).
• Registered psychologist, social worker, behavioural specialist counsellor, psychotherapist, or other allied health professional. Membership with a nationally accredited association such as AHPRA, APS, ACA, PACFA, ASWA, or NDIS Commission
• Minimum of five years of experience in a therapeutic care setting or working in a clinical environment with Children and Young People in OOHC

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, further key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please email *******@caspa.org.au.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• We believe taking care of your physical health is important. That's why we offer subsidised memberships at a range of fitness providers and locations to support your wellbeing.
• As a not-for-profit organisation, our employees to receive up to $18,550 of their salary tax-free plus additional benefits.
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits
• CASPA has a partnership with Medibank, and all employees can access benefits and discounts through Medibank.
• Comprehensive systems, including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
• Supervision Sessions and opportunities for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 500 employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants, while aligning with our values: ' Inspiring People to Thrive'

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and a valid drivers licence are requirements for employment at CASPA. Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.