About the Role
The Family Therapist provides family therapy utilising the FFT-CW model and as a member of the FFT – CW team reporting to the Family Therapy Supervisor.
This is a critical role where the FFT-CW Family Therapist will provide family therapy utilising the FFT-CW model to client families where a child/ren are referred to the program by DCJ due to a child protection risk to the family and the imminent likelihood of an OOHC placement for the child/ren. Holding and reducing risk in the family home is a paramount objective for the person responsible for this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide family therapy utilising the FFT-CW model to client families at high risk of OOHC placement.
* Collaborate with the FFT-CW team to develop and implement family therapy plans that address the complex needs of client families.
* Conduct regular assessments and reviews to monitor the effectiveness of family therapy plans and make adjustments as necessary.
* Work closely with other service providers, including DCJ, schools, and community agencies, to ensure comprehensive support for client families.
Requirements
* A Bachelor's qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Aboriginal Health Worker, Community Welfare Worker, or Master of Counselling.
* Post-graduate training in relevant child, adolescent, and family clinical practice, family therapy, and systemic thinking is strongly preferred.
* Clinical experience working with families/adolescents is highly desirable.
Our Offer
* Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year.
* Paid Training that is industry specific, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
* Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
* Sanctuary Organisation – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported framework that brings our values to life.
* Employee Assistance Program – free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life, including social, financial, physical, and mental health support.
* Strong career growth opportunities and continuous support, enabling you to thrive as part of our team.
What We Offer You
* A valid and current Driver's Licence.
* A Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop).
* A Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
* A 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.
We strive to create 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.
We aim to create a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the diverse needs of our employees. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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