Why Work with Us?

Berry Street is one of Australia’s largest independent child and family services agencies, supporting over 35,000 individuals across Victoria each year. We’re known for our innovative, evidence-based programs and our commitment to bold solutions that achieve lasting change.

Take Twos 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.

Berry Street Benefits:

• $100k per annum ($51 p/h) + Super + Salary Packaging (pro rata)
• 10 Weeks Paid Parental Leave & other generous leave conditions.
• 17.5% Leave Loading on annual leave.
• Regular Reflective Supervision.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and immediate family.
• Lead, Inspire & Transform Lives with Berry Street’s Take Two Team

Who is Take Two?

Take Two is a state-wide, trauma-informed therapeutic service supporting infants, children, young people, and families impacted by trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment. Operating under Berry Street, Take Two collaborates with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, community service agencies, and research institutions to deliver intensive intervention programs and drive best-practice approaches in the sector.

The Opportunity

As a Clinician, you will:

• Carry a case load of 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, 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. 

We are looking for a passionate and values-driven Clinician with:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. A post-graduate degree is preferred.
• Experience conducting trauma and developmentally informed clinical work with children and young people.
• Passion for being strength based and trauma informed.
• Experience in Child Protection and Out of Home Care sector.

Make Your Impact Today

Join us on Boonwurrung Country and become part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous growth. Lead with us, grow with us, and change lives with us.

Apply now to become a driving force in the Take Two team—together, we can shape brighter futures.

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted via the 'Apply Now' button, applications will be reviewed as they come in.

For role queries please contact Natalie Harrod, Clinical Team Leader 03 9239 1414.

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 and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.

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 LGBTQIA+. 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.