Bring Clinical Expertise to a Role That Makes a Difference

Therapeutic Specialist – Gippsland | Permanent Part Time (67.5 hrs/fortnight)
Based in Morwell

Are you a qualified practitioner with a passion for trauma-informed care and improving outcomes for young people in residential care?

We’re seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to join our Therapeutic and Allied Health team, a pivotal clinical leadership role delivering targeted, evidence-informed supports to children and young people across Gippsland.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Specialist – Residential Care, you’ll lead the development and implementation of individualised therapeutic support plans for young people impacted by trauma.

Your role will include:

Specialised clinical assessments grounded in trauma, attachment, and neurodevelopmental frameworks

Supporting care coordination across care teams, carers, clinicians, and external stakeholders

Providing secondary consultation and reflective practice to embed therapeutic approaches in daily care

Facilitating training and psychoeducation for carers and staff

Conducting direct therapeutic work with young people (primarily for assessment purposes)

Supporting risk and safety planning and using psychometric tools in line with best practice

Contributing to a trauma-informed, psychologically safe environment in therapeutic residential care settings

What You’ll Be Part Of

The Therapeutic and Allied Health team delivers supports to children, young people, adults and families using an evidence-informed framework. Everything we do is underpinned by our belief that recovery is possible, and that environments built on safety, connection and purpose foster healing.

You’ll work closely with carers, case managers, therapeutic practitioners, and professionals across the care system; all committed to consistent, compassionate, and coordinated care.

✅ Key Selection Criteria (must be addressed in your application)

A relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline and relevant experience to this role. (ESSENTIAL)

An understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people, with an ability to apply this knowledge effectively when providing therapeutic support.

Highly developed communication skills and demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment of young people and their families.

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

Demonstrated ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to other professionals.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external service providers.

Why Join Us

At Junction Support Services, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer impact-driven careers. You’ll be part of a values-led organisation delivering life-changing support across regional Victoria.

💼 Permanent part-time role
🌱 Ongoing training & development
💬 Clinical supervision provided
🚗 Vehicle access for travel across sites
💙 Make a meaningful difference every day

How to Apply

Visit junction.org.au/careers to download the full application pack and instructions. Please DO NOT use Quick Apply.
To apply, please submit:

Cover Letter

Resume

A document addressing each selection criteria (outlined in the application pack and above)

📧 Email your full application to [email protected]

⏰ Applications close 10:00am, Monday 18 August 2025

For further information regarding details about the position, please contact Therapeutic Specialist Services Manager, 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+.