• Job no: 4MXE7

The Senior Clinician provides leadership within the Take Two team, offering intensive therapeutic services to children and families impacted by trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment. The role involves supporting the Clinical Team Leader, supervising clinicians, managing a complex caseload, and contributing to training and development programs.

• Fixed term, Part-Time, 4 days a week (parental leave cover)
• $112K plus super and motor vehicle allowance (pro rata)

About Us

Berry Street has been a leader in child and family services for over 140 years, committed to the safety, thriving, and hope of children, young people, and families. Our Take Two program provides intensive therapeutic services to those who have experienced trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Team Leader and team to meet key performance indicators.
• Provide clinical supervision to clinicians and students.
• Facilitate referrals and provide intake consultations for fee-for-service programs.
• Manage a complex case load at various stages of care.
• Develop and implement training for external agencies.
• Conduct assessments and develop therapeutic treatment plans.
• Provide face-to-face clinical services in metropolitan Melbourne and Gippsland, and nation-wide services via telehealth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Health or Welfare-related field.
• Postgraduate training and experience in trauma-informed clinical work preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in impactful work that prioritises the safety, thriving, and hope of children, young people, and families who have experienced trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment.
• Work within an organisation committed to cultural safety, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
• Lead and support a team of skilled professionals in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Application Process

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter via the Apply Now link below. 

For more information, contact Jane Pickering, Clinical Manager, at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Clinician - Morwell enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 (International Police Checks may be 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 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. 

A position description is attached.