Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Specialist

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $18,550 tax relief per year

Wellbeing support (mental/physical)

Sanctuary Model framework

First Nations pathways program

Ngindaay Guumaldanha staff network

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Bendigo is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to join our Residential Care Program on a full-time, ongoing basis. You will support children and young people who have experienced trauma, providing therapy, care planning and clinical guidance while coaching carers and staff.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional development to improve outcomes for families and communities in the Loddon area.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology, social work or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate training in child, adolescent and family practice is highly regarded.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and vulnerable children preferred.
• Ability to provide consultation, training and professional advice.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment & planning including risk assessments and care plan reviews.
• Provide specialist clinical guidance and support for complex cases.
• Deliver training, coaching and reflective practice sessions.
• Engage with families to strengthen relationships and community connections.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote best-practice outcomes.
• Contribute to supervision and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Staff coaching

Relationship building

Education

Psychology, Social Work or related discipline

Postgraduate training in child, adolescent and family practice

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in Bendigo is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to join our Residential Care Program on a full-time, ongoing basis. You will support children and young people who have experienced trauma, providing therapy, care planning and clinical guidance while coaching carers and staff.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional development to improve outcomes for families and communities in the Loddon area.