We are looking for high energy, experienced individuals who are dedicated to improving the safety, wellbeing and support the development of children and young people through providing a range of counselling interventions where the aim of therapy is focused on improving relationships and functioning within families after or during parental separation.

Successful applications will:

• Become part of a great team environment
• Manage an independent caseload (min. 15 appointments/ week @ 3 days a week)
• Receive regular supervision
• Have opportunities to participate in monthly group supervision
• Be provided with internal Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Have an external training allowance

The practitioner will report to the Head of Clinical Services and will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support services to individuals and their families, through evidence-based counselling and group work.
• Assist children to manage the effects of family separation, family violence and parenting issues.
• Present assessments at clinical supervision and review and make recommendations.
• Contribute effectively to the clinical review process.
• Develop treatment plans and provide effective counselling interventions to meet the needs of clients and family systems.
• Provide high-quality written “Family Therapy”/ treatment reports.

The job will be part time (3 days per week) with an opportunity for flexible working hours (core hours - 9.30am and 6pm)

Successful applicants MUST have:

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology OR social work.
• Registration/membership to a relevant professional body (AHPRA, AASW)
• Hold or be eligible for registration as a Mental Health Medicare Provider

Even better:

• Demonstrated ability to provide counselling interventions and support to children, young people, and families in family law matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-conflict individuals, couples, and families
• Working with matters of domestic violence
• Understanding child protection issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organisation
• Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse clients.
• Highly developed report writing skills
• Group work facilitation
• Computer literacy
• Commitment to persona growth
• A valid working with Children’s Check clearance verification number

For enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 02 9869 0377 for further information.