OzChild has an exciting opportunity that has arisen for Psychologist/Therapist to join their "Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect Team " based in Campbelltown, New South Wales.

About OzChild

For over 170 years, OzChild has been committed to the protection of Australia's most vulnerable children and families. Our purpose is to support vulnerable children and young people by preventing abuse and neglect, providing healing and strengthening families.

We are looking for an experienced Psychologist / Therapist to join their " Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect team" based in Campbelltown, New South Wales

Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) is a researched community-based treatment model directed at families with children aged 6-17 years old. This internationally recognised program is designed for families who have come to the recent attention of child protection services and has proven to keep families together, prevent children entering out-of-home care, ensure children and young people are safe, and reduce mental health difficulties experienced by adults and children. The MST-CAN program is particularly effective for children who may have a history of trauma and/or neglect.

For more information see htozchild.org.au/mst-can.

As a member of this team, you will deliver treatment according to the multisystemic therapy principles with the aim of producing positive change for children and families. MST-CAN provides intensive treatment to families for a period of around 6 to 9 months including specific clinical treatments that target areas such as trauma, mental health and drug and alcohol misuse.

Your role:

• Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment (e.g. CBT, PE, and RBT) that demonstrates compliance with the nine MST Principles.
• Undertake drug screens or breathalysers for parents or young people using substances.
• Identify and overcome any barriers to engagement or treatment.
• Implement treatment plans and review treatment procedures using the MST Analytic Process.
• Maintain timely, clear, and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback.
• Participate in all MST-CAN training, supervision and consultation activities.
•  Provide 24/7 duty cover 1 week in 4

Essential requirements:

• Master level registered Psychologist or Social Work, or
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work, with equivalent and relevant clinical experience plus registration 
• Experience in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy including trauma treatment, Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, and behaviourally based treatments.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience using evidence based clinical practices and their application to treat families
• Experience in the child and family welfare field - Child Protection, Out of Home Care, Family Services and/or other services working with vulnerable families and children

What we offer:

Our promise to you is to provide you with a great opportunity to be part of a team that sets one another up for success; opportunity to thrive in your career; opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives; and opportunity to be part of positive change to the sector.

• Be part of an internationally acclaimed program (MST-CAN)
• SCHCADS 6 – 6.3  106,389.92 to $ 111,092.80 plus super ( negotiable upon experience)
• Salary packaging $ 15900 plus $ 2650 meals & entertainment or living expenses card
• Full Time permanent role
• Flexible working hours
• Great working culture , amazing colleagues & supportive management

We are interviewing immediately for this role, so do not hesitate to apply. It is an opportunity you do not want to miss...

For further information please see PD attached for a more detailed description.

Enquiries are welcome, please call or email Elizabeth Abdilla on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected], using the subject line: MST CAN Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.