Therapeutic Specialist: Trauma-Informed Family Therapy Lead

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Melbourne, Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $18,550 extra salary per year

Confidential wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model framework

First Nations career pathways

Ngindaay Guumaldanha staff network

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Victoria invites a Therapeutic Specialist to join our team. You will provide clinical and therapeutic support to casework teams across Out of Home Care, Homelessness, Family Therapy, and community programs.

Reporting to the Principal Practitioner, you will use your Psychology/Social Work background to deliver evidence-based interventions and mentor staff in trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work or related discipline is essential.
• Current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia is preferred; master’s level is advantageous.
• Postgraduate training in child, adolescent and family clinical practice, family therapy and systemic thinking is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, values and communities.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Support – Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions including Family Therapy.
• Practice Leadership – Coach and support staff and carers to deliver trauma-informed care through reflective practice and capability development.
• Complex Case Support – Provide specialist advice, consultation and review for complex cases.
• Collaboration – Partner with Managers, coordinators and teams to achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and families.

Skills

Therapeutic leadership

Trauma-informed care

Staff coaching

Collaborative practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in Victoria invites a Therapeutic Specialist to join our team. You will provide clinical and therapeutic support to casework teams across Out of Home Care, Homelessness, Family Therapy, and community programs.

Reporting to the Principal Practitioner, you will use your Psychology/Social Work background to deliver evidence-based interventions and mentor staff in trauma-informed care.