Trauma‑Informed Therapeutic Specialist (Part‑Time)

Australian Childhood Foundation; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging up to $15,900

Wellbeing Support

National Network

Values-Driven Culture

Real Impact

Guided Supervision

Job summary

Australian Childhood Foundation – Warrnambool VIC is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to deliver trauma-informed assessment, planning and counselling for children in out-of-home care. You will work with care teams, residential providers and families to support healing from trauma and engagement in education and community programs.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in psychology/social work/OT or related discipline, eligibility for professional association, and demonstrated knowledge of

Qualifications

• An appropriate 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 delivering therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families.
• Ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and professionals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; commitment to learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic assessment and planning, counselling, and clinical guidance.
• Support care teams and parent/carers in therapeutic contexts.
• Work with therapeutic residential care providers to aid trauma recovery and education/home programs.
• Collaborate to advocate for engagement in education, vocation and community initiatives.
• Provide guidance and leadership within a trauma-informed, child-centered framework.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership in complex practice

Child welfare experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology/Social Work/OT or related discipline

Job description

Australian Childhood Foundation – Warrnambool VIC is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to deliver trauma-informed assessment, planning and counselling for children in out-of-home care. You will work with care teams, residential providers and families to support healing from trauma and engagement in education and community programs.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in psychology/social work/OT or related discipline, eligibility for professional association, and demonstrated knowledge of