Job Description
- 0.8-Full-time Locum or Perm
- Flexibly with WFH
We are currently recruiting Therapeutic Family Service Practitioners to work across different organisation/programs state-wide to provides a comprehensive, specialised suite of therapeutic services within Family service programs.
You will provide expertise and secondary consult people in an emotionally aware and trauma informed way.
You Will:
- Manage counselling allocation of 10-12 clients, including providing individual, family and group therapeutic work
- Facilitate evidence based/informed and therapeutic groups
- Deliver evidence-informed best practice services to vulnerable children, youth and families with complex needs children with a disability; children and families from a culturally or linguistically diverse background; and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Establish working relationships with children and families, demonstrating respect and honest communication
- Strengthen family connections and promote positive interactions
- Use a range of therapeutic techniques and approaches to engage children and families.
You must have:
- A Bachelor (or above) qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related behavioural science
- Experience in undertaking client centric therapeutic assessments
- Capacity to analyse complex issues, including the impact of violence and trauma, safety and risk, provide therapeutic interventions for individuals and assist them to achieve goals.
- Experience in planning and facilitating evidence based/informed therapeutic individual and group programs
- Experience in active engagement of vulnerable children, youth and families and delivering a range of interventions to improve their outcomes (18months +)
Desirable:
- Post graduate qualification or currently studying one in counselling/therapy, leadership or management
You will also have or be willing to obtain a Police Check, a Working with Children's Check, and be able to provide 2 professional referees.
Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.
We Provide:
- Your own consultant who will work hard to secure you the right roles for your skill set
- Access to roles offered exclusively through Tradewind
- Flexible hours improving your work/life balance
- No joining fees
How to apply:
- Follow the link provided (or visit our website and click contact us, then apply now)
- Fill in as much detail as you can on the application form and upload your resume
- Contact the office directly if you have any queries regarding your application however, please allow some time for your application to be processed
- If you would like more information about the roles, please email teamfam@twrecruitment.com.au or phone (03) 9081-0562 and ask for a member of the Family Services Team.
Join the Tradewind team and apply now!
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