• West Gosford, NSW
• Attractive Salary Packaging Options
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Counsellor, or similar/ relevant field

About the role

The Therapeutic Specialist works directly with the Intensive Therapeutic Care Teams, supporting the team to provide consistent care for children and young people in the PSP program who have experienced abuse, trauma or neglect, helping them to meet their goals.

This is a Full-time permanent position, Flexible Working Arrangements to work from home and the office may be considered.

Duties

• Administer psychometric assessments, analyse data and inform coach and guide behavioural advice based on information available. This will inform practice, reflective practice and Case Planning processes.
• Lead the Therapeutic Care Team towards best practice in therapeutic care while the child or young person is in the program including guiding planning and interactions between staff and children/young people for learning opportunities and ad-hoc reflections.
• Facilitate regular reflective practice with the Therapeutic care team, linking interactions to the theory of trauma, attachment and child and adolescent development.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support the program and the delivery of therapeutic care

Requirements

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Therapeutic Care setting or working in a clinical environment with children and young people in Out of Home Care
2. Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing
3. Current registration, or willingness and capability to obtain registration, with the professional body relevant to the qualification
4. Current Driver's Licence (and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle)
5. Current Working with Children Check
6. Willingness to undertake a National Criminal History Check

About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

Culture and Benefits

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

• Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities;
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
• An additional Paid Leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your resume.

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