Mackillop Family Services Limited | Therapeutic Specialist
Vor 2 Tagen
The Therapeutic Specialist role reports through to the Principal Practitioner.
The position works closely with the Managers and Coordinators of the local region to deliver clinical and therapeutic services for children, young people, families, and carers who are clients of the programs.
The Therapeutic Specialist is responsible for guiding and supporting carer and staff interactions with children and young people, conducting assessments, developing therapeutic treatment plans, and leading reflective practice to support carers and staff in developing their therapeutic skills.
In addition, the Therapeutic Specialist will, as required, provide therapeutic services including Family Therapy directly to the children, young people, and families who are clients of our services.
The Therapeutic Specialist works closely with the Manager, program staff, and other service partners in the management of complex cases and practice quality issues.
This includes the provision of specialist expertise and assistance, case consultancy and review, and the promotion of reflective and evidence-based practice.
This is an ongoing Full-time opportunity based in West Metro Melbourne within our Therapeutic Residential Care Program.
The position reports to the Principal Practitioner.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline is essential.
Current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a higher degree in psychology at master's level is preferred.
Post Graduate training in relevant child, adolescent and family clinical practice, family therapy, and systemic thinking is strongly preferred.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
Our offer:
Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take-home pay) Ongoing Career Development, Education, and Training Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching, and emotional support for work and personal challenges For more information, please contact: Josh Ricketson at
You must have a:
Valid and current Driver's License; Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop); Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles).
MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.
Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly.
We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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