Therapeutic Specialist
Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT
Posted 14 days ago
Join our team as a Therapeutic Specialist!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma? Do you have the skills and expertise to provide therapeutic care and support to those in foster, kinship, or therapeutic care settings? If so, we want you to join our team!
What you will do:
As a Therapeutic Specialist, you'll be the go-to person for trauma-informed care, guiding and supporting staff, carers, families, and teams. Your role will involve developing and implementing Therapeutic Response (BIS) plans, facilitating Therapeutic Care Team meetings, conducting Reflective Practice sessions, and providing Therapeutic Parenting interventions. You'll ensure that children and young people's voices are heard and included in their care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide therapeutic oversight and targeted interventions for children and young people in out-of-home care.
Develop and review trauma-informed care assessments and intervention plans.
Facilitate Therapeutic Care Team and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
Equip children and young people with safety and resilience skills.
Promote a culture of respect, humility, and empowerment.
Work closely with Aboriginal families and service providers to support cultural healing.
Maintain accurate records and comply with all legislative requirements.
What you bring:
Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or related discipline.
Experience in clinical, counselling, or mental health roles or trauma-informed settings.
High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
Expertise in developing therapeutic alliances and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Knowledge of evidence-informed practices for children in out-of-home care, trauma-specific healing, and attachment-based interventions.
Why join us?
Competitive salary rate plus 11.5% superannuation.
Be part of a team that genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
Flexible work hours (Full-time or Part-time, up to 38 hours per week).
Ongoing professional development and support.
Opportunities to work with a diverse and inclusive team.
Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Other Essentials:
Current Australian driver's licence.
Occasional travel for training and therapeutic purposes.
Registration with a relevant professional body.
We'd love to hear from you if you can bring your expertise and passion to our team! Apply today and help us create a brighter future for children and young people.
For all enquiries, please get in touch with Andrew Bromley on 0448 468 613 (during business hours).
For more information, please visit https://anglicare.recruitmenthub.com.au/Current-vacancies/6756017/title/Therapeutic-Specialist
Applicants may be required to undergo a psychometric profiling instrument, obtain a Working With Children clearance through the Office of the Children's Guardian (NSW), have a valid driver's licence, and undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to an offer of employment.
Applications close 9 May 2025.
About Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT
As the social justice arm of the Anglican Church, Anglicare’s mission is to tackle disadvantage, helping children and families break free from the cycle of poverty.
Our work focuses on helping children, young people and families who are homeless or in crisis. We do this through our Survive and Thrive approach.
We also support parents to make sure their children are school ready, and stay engaged with school and post-school training.
The Survive and Thrive approach addresses both short term and long term needs.
•The Survive component meets immediate, critical needs through services like emergency food relief and crisis accommodation. •These services are often an entry point from which people can be directed to further services and assistance.
•The Thrive component meets longer term social, emotional, spiritual and educational needs to break the cycle of poverty.
These services focus on children and young people in the context of their families to help them avoid returning to crisis.
We want to see a reduction in the number of children needing to enter the Care and Protection system through early intervention services that strengthen family relationships.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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