AddressPlay Therapist at Our Leading Psychology Service
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives through therapeutic play? Join our dedicated team at our Psychology Service and help children navigate their emotions and experiences through the power of play therapy!
Our well-established psychology family clinic provides comprehensive services to our community. We proudly serve children and families from infancy to adolescence at our North Melbourne and Moonee Ponds centre
We seek a registered Play Therapist (APPTA approved or with a Master's in Play Therapy) to join our team. We offer a flexible working model with a minimum commitment of 2-3 days per week. Please note that all services are conducted on-site, and we do not offer off-site services.
Our Psychology Service is committed to providing comprehensive psychological support to children and families. We believe in the healing power of play and are looking for a skilled Play Therapist to join our team.
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Play Therapist to join us with a caseload ready to take onboard.
- Provide play assessments
- Provide comprehensive reports, NDIS reviews, feedback, support letters,
- Conduct play therapy sessions with children to address emotional and behavioural issues.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to support the child's therapeutic process.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sessions and progress.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative, supportive work environment.
About qualifications
We seek an enthusiastic, charismatic, flexible, and passionate therapist with a strong advocacy to work with a family-centred practice. A practitioner who can work well independently, autonomously and within a team, innovative, proactive and with leadership skills who want to develop career growth and engages well in collaborating with others.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field, including counselling, psychology, social work, teaching, occupational therapy, art therapy
- Masters and /Post graduate in Play Therapy (desirable)
- Registration with the relevant professional association or body or ability to register with AAPTA
- Certified Training as a play-therapist
- Recognised or eligible for APPTA registration (PTUK/BAPT accepted)
- Behaviour under the Code of Ethics
- Working with Children Check
- Current Police check
- Minimum 2-3 year’s experience working in a children’s therapeutic setting
- Highly desirable ability to be registered as a Medicare provider
- Strong understanding of child development and therapeutic techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a safe and nurturing environment for children.
What We Offer:
- Competitive rates
- Group Supervision
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Flexible working hours.
- Administration Support
- Play therapy Room North Melbourne Office
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.
How to Apply:
We would love to hear from you if you are dedicated to helping children through play therapy and meet the qualifications listed above! Please submit your resume and cover letter to **********@emotionalgrowth.com.au
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional psychological support and make a difference in the lives of children and families. Apply today!
