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. Additionally, the Therapeutic Specialist will 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 managing complex cases and practice quality issues. This includes providing specialist expertise and assistance, case consultancy and review, and promoting reflective and evidence-based practice.The primary objective of this role is to provide critical clinical and therapeutic support for and with the casework teams working from MacKillop’s offices and as part of those programs. MacKillop delivers Out of Home Care, Homelessness Services, Family Therapy, and other programs as developed. The Therapeutic Specialist will bring their experience, skills, and qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy, or equivalents to deliver clinical services for vulnerable children, young people, and families, many of whom have experienced trauma, abuse, or violence. The Therapeutic Specialist will work alongside our teams and as part of the NSW Clinical Services team to deliver the desired outcomes for the program’s clients using the best evidence-based practice, as determined by MacKillop and its Clinical Services team.This is an ongoing full-time opportunity based in Canberra ACT, within our Residential Program. The position reports to the Principal Practitioner in the ACT.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.Experience in completing assessments for children and young people and using the findings to complete a comprehensive therapeutic written report/care plan designed to inform staff and child interactions and the Care Team's planning.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.For more information, please contact: Sally Patrick at Sally.Patrick@mackillop.org.au or Ally Jones at Alexandra.Jones@mackillop.org.au.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.Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.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.
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