Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Specialist

Australian Childhood Foundation; Mildura; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Employee Assistance program

National network across Australia

Trauma-informed, child-focused culture

Company vehicle as part of salary

Job summary

The Australian Childhood Foundation invites applications for a Therapeutic Specialist in Mildura. This pivotal role supports our Therapeutic Residential Care program, conducting therapeutic assessments, developing trauma-informed strategies, and providing clinical guidance to the residential care team.

You will advocate for the well-being of children, collaborating with families, schools, and support networks to create a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or working with traumatised children.
• Knowledge of and expertise in delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and positively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to a learning culture and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and responsively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively, maintaining effective relationships and partnerships, and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with individuals who make up the network of support around children and young people, including their families, carers, Department of Education, child protection, other agencies and the community.
• Personal values consistent with the values of the organisation.
• A current driver\'s license and working with children check.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Leadership in complex practice

Communication in team environments

Interagency liaison

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Secondary consultation to clinicians

Care and advocacy for children

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related discipline

Job description

The Australian Childhood Foundation invites applications for a Therapeutic Specialist in Mildura. This pivotal role supports our Therapeutic Residential Care program, conducting therapeutic assessments, developing trauma-informed strategies, and providing clinical guidance to the residential care team.

You will advocate for the well-being of children, collaborating with families, schools, and support networks to create a safe, supportive environment.