About the role

This is a full-time permanent position based in Coffs Harbour and Kempsey. Starting base annual salary of $107,863 to $114,073 negotiable based on experience, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. On-call allowances also provided.

About Uniting

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity

As an MST-CAN Therapist, you’ll deliver therapy using the groundbreaking Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) model. This evidence-based, community-focused approach works directly with families of children aged 0-17 who are experiencing the devastating impacts of physical abuse or neglect.

• Provide in-home therapy that is culturally inclusive and tailored to each family’s unique needs.
• Work closely with families, helping them overcome barriers and build safe, nurturing environments.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including child protection agencies, to ensure sustainable, positive outcomes.
• Be part of a dedicated team that offers 24/7 support on a rotational basis, ensuring families always feel supported.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field (or a Bachelor’s degree with AHPRA registration).
• Expertise in family systems, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and child protection.
• A deep understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable families, including Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities.
• Ability to be involved in the on-call roster (1 week every 5 weeks) allowances included.
• The flexibility to work outside traditional hours and the resilience to handle complex situations. Clients are based in Coffs Harbour and Kempsey.
• A valid driver’s license and the willingness to transport families as needed. Company pool vehicle provided.
• A 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
• Starting base annual salary of $107,863 to $114,073 negotiable based on experience plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options – pay less tax, meal and entertainment benefits.
• Wellbeing programs – access to fitness passport.
• Access to Uniting’s URewards program.
• Career development opportunities
• Weekly Group Supervision, Monthly Individual Supervision and Clinical Skills Supervision included in this position.
• Ex-gratia leave available as well as additional leave purchasing options.
• Amazing workplace culture

To submit your application, please apply now with your current resume and a cover letter addressing the following targeted questions:

• Describe your experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions (such as family systems or cognitive-behavioural therapies) to vulnerable families. How did you tailor your approach to address complex issues such as child protection, cultural diversity, and environmental stressors?
• The MST-CAN model requires flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to achieving sustainable outcomes for families. Can you provide an example of a time you worked within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a home-based intervention? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them to achieve positive results?

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect 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.

"At Uniting, we don't just care about Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) because it's the right thing to do - D&I is part of our identity and the future we see for ourselves.

We’re on a journey to intentionally and visibly weave diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We strive to be a place where everyone feels included, safe and confident to be themselves. A place where diversity is valued, and essential, to co-create a better world.

We have four lived experience-led employee D&I networks that provide insights and guidance to our organisation and drive active allyship: Uniting PRIDE network; Uniting Disability Inclusion Network; Uniting Cultural Diversity Network; and, the Uniting Ngumbadal Network."