The ARISE model of care focuses on working collaboratively with care teams to deliver a holistic, coordinated response that meets the developmental, safety and therapeutic needs of young people who use family violence in the home, whilst ensuring targeted interventions are also in place for impacted family members. All interventions delivered through ARISE will promote the safety and wellbeing of young people and their carers whilst addressing trauma, and building capacity for emotional regulation through healthy attachment relationships. The intention is for the young person’s developmental and therapeutic needs to be met whilst ensuring the safety of all members through improved family functioning and relationships.

The ARISE Therapeutic Specialist provides counselling and therapeutic group programs to address the impacts of family violence for young people and their parents/carers. The role also has a clinical leadership focus with regard to the development and implementation of appropriate therapeutic support for young people within their particular care setting, and works closely with professionals and parent/carers to develop trauma-informed therapeutic approaches to young people recovering from family violence

Selection Criteria

An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline. Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Workers (Recommendation 209).

Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive psychosocial and relevant risk assessments with young people including relevant legislation underpinning these areas of practice.

Demonstrated experience in providing counselling and therapeutic support to children and young people.

Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.

A solid understanding of family violence and the impacts upon young people, as well as their developmental needs with an ability to apply this knowledge in a counselling context.

How to apply:

Visit our website, https://junction.org.au/careers/ to download the full application pack which outlines the application procedure.

Applications will only be accepted when sent to [email protected]

Your application must include:

Cover Letter

Resume

Statements addressing each of the selection criteria points (found in the application pack)

Submit your full application via email to [email protected]

Applications close 10am, Wednesday 9th July 2025

Please note this position is located in Wodonga & Shepparton, part time and is ongoing.

For further information regarding details about the position, please contact Victoria Kean on 02 6043 7400.

Junction Support Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identified as LGBTIQA+.