Berry Street's Take Two program provides training, consultation and reflective practice to the wider Children and Family Services sector and conducts and disseminates evaluation research on Take Two’s therapeutic services. Take Two is a flagship site of the Child Trauma Academy implementing the Model of Neurosequential Therapeutics to guide intervention planning.
* Preston location, Wurrundjeri Country
* Part time (0.9), Permanent role.
* Salary range $100K -$103K (depending on yrs of experience) + superannuation and salary packaging.
The Opportunity
The Restoring Childhood Model (RCM) is a specific approach used by the Take Two to provide therapeutic support to children aged 0-18, and their caregivers who are experiencing or recovering from family violence.
In addition to holding a caseload, the Clinician will support the intake team by conducting intake assessments and providing brief interventions to families referred to the service.
* Providing therapeutic interventions ranging from short to long-term, typically involving individual, dyadic, and family-based sessions with children and young people and their families.
* Providing high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children / young people and their families who have been referred to NHARP.
* Collaborating with the Senior Clinician and other team members to ensure that services are tailored to the individual needs of families referred to NHARP and are consistent with Take Two's policies and procedures.
Why work in Take Two?
* Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that fosters a positive, collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and peer support is encouraged.
* Commitment to Learning and Development: We offer ongoing learning opportunities, including reflective practice sessions, supervision, and professional development to help you grow your therapeutic skills.
* Innovative Practice: Be part of an innovative service that is at the forefront of trauma and family violence informed therapeutic interventions, continually adapting to meet the needs of children, young people, and families.
* Focus on Therapeutic Growth: We are committed to supporting clinicians in developing and expanding their therapeutic practice, providing a rich environment for skill-building and career progression.
About You
We are seeking a qualified Clinician who has relevant Bachelor level or higher qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline. You will have a sound understanding of the complexities of the service system, a demonstrated ability to provide direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of young people and families, and a sound understanding and demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and community.
️Are You Across Our Berry Street Benefits?️
* $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation.
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family.
How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing which role you are applying for and your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm, Wednesday 13 November.
Queries to Allen Jeffress - Acting Clinical Manager on 03 9450 4700
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
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