Trauma-Informed Child Therapist (Art & Play) – Part-Time

BaptistCare; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

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Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Children's Art / Play Therapist & Counsellor to support children and young people who have experienced trauma, domestic and family violence. Based in Broadmeadows, this part-time role focuses on evidence-based counselling, play therapy and creative approaches to build resilience and emotional wellbeing.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care for complex cases, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, and a supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or a related Human Services discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the Domestic and Family Violence and/or Sexual Violence sector.
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing counselling support to children and young people.
• Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed counselling practice.
• Experience facilitating counselling and therapeutic group programs.
• Clinical membership (or eligibility) with a recognised professional body such as PACFA or ACA.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions using trauma-informed, evidence-based and strengths-based practices.
• Deliver counselling to children, young people and families through individual and group formats.
• Utilise play-based therapy and art therapy techniques as part of treatment.
• Support families affected by domestic and family violence and sexual violence with child-centred approaches.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology or related Human Services discipline

Clinical membership with PACFA or ACA

Job description

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Children's Art / Play Therapist & Counsellor to support children and young people who have experienced trauma, domestic and family violence. Based in Broadmeadows, this part-time role focuses on evidence-based counselling, play therapy and creative approaches to build resilience and emotional wellbeing.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care for complex cases, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, and a supportive team environment