Job Description
Senior Practitioner: Fixed-Term Contract
Mount Isa- 18 months | SCHADS 5
Are you a therapeutic practitioner, passionate about working with children and young people impacted by trauma?
This is your chance to step into a leadership role that blends direct therapeutic support with mentoring and practice development.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced and confident Senior Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed counselling and case management to children, young people and their caregivers.
As a Senior Practitioner, you'll work collaboratively to:
- Support complex clients through tailored, evidence-informed therapeutic practice
- Provide high-level case conceptualisation and practice guidance to team members
- Manage referral and intake processes, support compliance and contribute to reporting
- Work closely with the program manager to ensure quality, culturally responsive service delivery aligned to program goals
What You Bring
✔ A degree in Social Work or Psychology
✔ Minimum of 3 years' therapeutic experience with children and young people impacted by trauma
✔ Demonstrated knowledge of child development, trauma, and relevant therapeutic frameworks
✔ Skills in intake, risk and psychosocial assessment, safety planning and interagency collaboration
✔ Experience leading or mentoring practitioners and contributing to team development
✔ Understanding of cultural safety for First Nations children, families and communities
✔ Valid Blue Card, Disability Worker Screening, and open QLD driver's licence
Why Join?
- Purpose-driven work supporting vulnerable children and young people
- A collaborative and supportive team culture with regular supervision
- Opportunity to shape practice and influence program growth
- Based in beautiful Mount Isa - regional loading/relocation assistance may apply
If you're ready to step up and make a difference in the lives of children and carers in rural Queensland, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to learn more about this meaningful opportunity.
