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.

• Noble Park location on Boonwurrung Country
• Part time 0.6 Fixed Term until 05/11/2025 (Parental Leave cover)
• Salary range $100K -$103K (depending on yrs of experience) + superannuation and salary packaging.

The Opportunity

Take Two provides a range of therapeutic services for infants, children and young people who have suffered trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment, and contributes to the service system that provides care, support and protection for these children.

In this role you will:

• Carry a case load and provide responsive clinical services to clients who are at various stages of the episode of care, such as assessment, treatment and closure. Therapeutic work can range from short to long term.
• Conduct assessments and develop therapeutic treatment plans guided by the Neurosequential model and/or other clinical measures, with clear goals that are reviewed regularly.
• Work in a systemic and collaborative manner with the client, family and the care team to achieve the goals within the specified time frame.
• Provide face-to-face clinical services across metropolitan Melbourne and Gippsland.
• Provide nation-wide clinical services via telehealth.

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.

Learn more about the incredible work we do in our Stories from Berry Street podcast Episode 2 where our Director, Take Two Allison Cox speaks to the lasting psychological and physical effects of child abuse, how untreated trauma can impact our entire community, and how Berry Street's Take Two program is addressing this issue.

www.berrystreet.org.au/about-us/stories-from-berry-street-podcast/healing-childhood-trauma-ep-2.

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 the Apply Now link. 

Queries to Simone Rutherfurd - Clinical Team Leader on 03 9239 1400.

A position description is attached.

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.