Team Leader Therapeutic Services

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre – Geelong VIC We are a leading organisation offering a comprehensive suite of services to clients and the community across the Barwon, West Melbourne and Wimmera Regions. Providing specialist sexual assault and family violence programs and services, including 24 hour crisis care support, case management, therapeutic counselling, early intervention and professional education and training, we continue to grow and develop our offerings. About the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre We are a client-centred organisation, supporting the community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, offering a range of specialist support services to people impacted by sexual and family violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis care, specialist response services, early intervention programs, Victims Assistance Program, Community Legal Services, trauma recovery programs, professional training and primary prevention initiatives. About The Role As a Team Leader, Therapeutic Services, you hold a thorough understanding of therapeutic approaches to counselling and commitment to evidence led practice. The role provides leadership, clinical supervision and support to a team of dedicated counsellors and staff. The role supports the delivery of consistent and high quality therapeutic services to clients; and is responsible for upholding and evolving a positive team culture with outstanding professional qualities. The Team Leader, Therapeutic Services is responsible for ensuring that regular professional supervision is provided to counsellor advocates and visiting services on a monthly or systematic basis. The supervision will encompass both administrative and clinical aspects of counselling undertaken; contributing to a culture of reflective practice and continued development in skills and knowledge. A Team Leader, Therapeutic Services will hold a small caseload, providing short-term psychological interventions and therapeutic counselling. Central to this role is senior responsibility for involvement in one or more of the range of groups or locations across our organisation. Group work or locations may include the TACT program, SABTS, Connect and Mothers in Mind, Step Up or Horsham. Why work for The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre? The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre takes pride in being an employer of choice; we are passionate about the wellbeing of our team members and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in all we do. We have a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and provide a number of complementary benefits to our staff, some of our benefits include: Flexible working arrangements 5 weeks annual leave and access to purchased leave for full and part time employees Paid parental leave Salary packaging Health and Wellbeing initiatives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Social initiatives Positive workplace culture The SAFV Centre acknowledges and respects the First Nations ownership of the land where we work. About You You will be a values driven person, motivated to make a difference and hold the client at the centre of everything you do. You thrive working autonomously and also collaboratively within adynamic, team environment. If you share our vision for a community free from family violence and sexual assault and are motivated to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. You care for our clients and we care for you, including by investing in your development and wellbeing. You will have access to leading specialists and training and development that supports you in your role and in your longer term career journey. We offer a variety of career pathway options, leading salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements that help you manage your work and your life. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a current Working with Children's Check and National Police Check at their own expense. Key Selection Criteria Essential Qualifications and Experience Your application must address the following: Degree or above qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy or similar discipline Minimum four (4) years relevant therapeutic experience post qualification. Essential Skills and Knowledge Demonstrated aptitude toward leadership and a commitment to individual, clinical and peer supervision, debriefing and self-care practices. A thorough understanding of counselling theories and practices in working across a range of therapeutic modalities that are informed by a gender analysis of violence against women and children, the impact of trauma, human rights and feminist theory. Ability to apply positive and dynamic leadership skills to lead, support and develop a team of counsellor advocates to inspire vision and professional conduct. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport, and foster harmonious and collaborative alliances with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated resilience and aptitude in working with complex and important matters, sound judgement and ability to prioritise competing demands. Ability to implement a planned approach to group delivery, support co-facilitators and liaise with relevant professionals and partners. A flexible approach in responding to a changing environment, embracing growth and creating a positive vision, culture and direction for the team. High level ability to provide advice and direction for complex matters including comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, clinical risk decision making, family violence risk assessment, safety planning to respond to client's needs in a trauma informed manner. Excellent time management and organisational skills, ability to monitor performance and develop others through relevant feedback and advice. Other Commitment to the vision, values and purposes of The SAFV Centre. Commitment to continuous quality improvement and cultural equity in service delivery. Current Victorian Driver’s Licence. Referees Applicants must provide the name and current contact details of 2-3 professional referees including the most recent or current supervisor. Period of Appointment This position is ongoing depending on continuous funding to the service. Hours of work The position is part time or full time (0.8 – 1.0 FTE). Salary and Conditions Annual salary range is $120,012.03 - $127,565.83 plus superannuation (pro rata for part time). Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. Industrial Instrument: The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre Enterprise Agreement 2023. Salary Packaging: Provided via Maxxia. PBI status with other expenses available to package above this cap. The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is a Public Benevolent Institution. Superannuation: The employer will also make superannuation payments on your behalf in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. Probationary Period – 6 months with a review conducted during this time. How To Apply Click here to view theposition description All applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the PD. For a confidential discussion,please contact our People and Culture team on . 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