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Form of workAbout Us:
Northside Counselling and Play Therapy is a tight knit organisation of like-minded therapists dedicated to providing high quality counselling and play therapy services to children, adolescents and their parents or caregivers in our community. Our team is passionate about helping children and young adults navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth and healing. Common models used within our organisation include but are not limited to:
- Child Centered Play Therapy
- EMDR
- Play Based Attachment Therapies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- AutPlay® Therapy
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
- Person Centered Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Proactive and Collaborative Problem Solving
- Circle of Security™
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counsellor/Play Therapist/Social Worker to join our team. This role involves working with children as young as two years old up to adolescents, as well as working alongside their parents and caregivers, to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing quality, evidence-based play therapy and/or counselling services for children and young people aged 2 - 18
- Having a solid understanding of trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and attachment models
- Building a strong rapport with families and external stakeholders such as childcares, schools, child safety and community services
- Following procedures and policies in regard to privacy and data management etc
- Having a sound understanding of various systems (NDIS, child safety) and working within their guidelines
- Following relevant guidelines within your association in relation to best practice and working within your scope
- Being proficient in the use of client information management systems
Key Requirements:
- Qualified and registered Social Worker/counsellor (Bachelor qualified or above)
- Registration with relevant body (PACFA/ACA/AASW)
- Current Blue Card
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
- NDIS Worker Registration or ability to obtain
- Clinical experience working with children, young people, and parents/carers using appropriate therapeutic approaches
- Experience working with trauma, family separation, anxiety, depression, etc. from a neuro-affirming model of care
- Play therapy experience/training a big bonus
- Minimum 3 days (Tues/Thurs/Fri non-negotiable). Additional days are possible if desired
Benefits:
- Employment or contractor model options
- Competitive salary/percentage and benefits with consistent opportunities for growth
- Significant flexibility and control over which referrals are accepted and what calendars/work hours look like, particularly in the contractor model
- Monthly external supervision provided
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible leave entitlements
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Ample on-site car parking, street parking and close to public transport
- Great location only 15min from the CBD
If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to Jennifer at admin@northsideplaytherapy.com.au.
*Northside Counselling and Play Therapy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.*
