Trauma‑Informed Youth Therapist

Ability Assist; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive team support

Job summary

Ability Assist is seeking a dedicated professional to support young people in trauma-informed care settings within a collaborative team. You will lead therapeutic initiatives, work with families and care networks, and help young people build confidence, resilience and practical life skills.

You will facilitate staff training, contribute to care planning and outcomes measurement, and maintain accurate records. A strong commitment to holistic well-being and education outcomes is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, flexible and positive approach to challenging situations.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and needs of young people in out-of-home care.
• Eligibility: Right to work in Australia; Working with Children Check; NDIS Worker Screening check; First Aid & CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic leadership and trauma-informed interventions.
• Support staff, carers and therapeutic network; facilitate group work and staff training.
• Ensure risk assessment, therapeutic planning and outcome measurement for each child.
• Develop and review Individual Therapeutic Care Plans (ITCP).
• Contribute to organisational service development, quality assurance and improvement frameworks.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other mental health providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Trauma-informed care

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Behavioural Support Therapy

Job description

Ability Assist is seeking a dedicated professional to support young people in trauma-informed care settings within a collaborative team. You will lead therapeutic initiatives, work with families and care networks, and help young people build confidence, resilience and practical life skills.

You will facilitate staff training, contribute to care planning and outcomes measurement, and maintain accurate records. A strong commitment to holistic well-being and education outcomes is essential.