About the role:

This is a full-time permanent position (70 hours per fortnight) located in Coffs Harbour NSW. $103,968 starting base salary, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.  

About Uniting:

At Uniting, we inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. Guided by our values of being Imaginative, Respectful, Compassionate and Bold, we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Our services encompass aged care, disability services, mental health, children and family support, community services and chaplaincy. We also engage in social justice and advocacy, celebrating diversity and welcoming individuals from all walks of life.

About the opportunity:

Uniting is currently seeking an MST-CAN Therapist to join our team in Coffs Harbour NSW. As an MST-CAN Therapist at Uniting, you will deliver therapy using the Multi-Systemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) Model. This evidence-based, community focused treatment targets families with children aged 6 to 17 years where ongoing physical abuse and neglect are present.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide home-based clinical treatment and maintain a caseload, adhering to the MST-CAN model.
• Develop and review family treatment plans, ensuring they address safety risks and referral behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with MST-CAN model developers, local intermediary agencies, and DCJ.
• Deliver services within a culturally inclusive framework for Aboriginal and culturally diverse families.
• Establish and maintain community networks and partnerships with key organisations.
• Maintain clear documentation and participate in all model program training, supervision and consultation activities.
• Offer 24/7 coverage on a rotational schedule.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field, or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience with pragmatic family therapies and understanding of child protection issues.
• Knowledge of family systems, social ecological theories and cognitive behavioural therapies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call duties, and to transport families as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, time- management and crisis-handling skills.
• Current drivers license
• Current NSW WWCC

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• $103,968 starting base salary, plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options – pay less tax!
• Wellbeing programs – access to fitness passport
• Access to Uniting’s URewards program
• Career development opportunities
• Amazing workplace culture 

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected], using the subject line: MST-CAN Therapist - Coffs Harbour enquiry via EthicalJobs.  

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.