Therapeutic Practitioner

• Full-time, Permanent position
• Christies Beach location
• Salary packaging to maximise your take home pay!

What we offer:

• Flexible working options - tell us what you need for that work-life balance*
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
• Paid study leave, and financial education assistance up to $6,000
• Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
• Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
• BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an allied health professional to facilitate therapeutic growth within our specialist care programs. Utilise your clinical expertise to provide advice and support to children, young people, and their foster carers and families.
The successful applicant will have experience working with children and young people to provide appropriate tailored assessments utilising trauma informed, culturally responsive practice. You will need a strong understanding of the child protection sector and particularly demonstrated ability to work with First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
What can you expect to be doing?

• Provide direct therapeutic interventions from a trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice approach to children, young people and their families and/or foster carers, including facilitating therapeutic groups from a trauma-informed practice approach.
• Facilitate, in partnership with the family and care team practitioners, the referral of children and young people to supports and services as identified, including culturally appropriate services as required.
• Conduct consultations and provide expert case practice advice and reviews for complex cases, including risk assessment and risk management of cases.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of therapeutic tools and therapeutic practice in out of home care utilising a trauma informed and culturally responsive practice approach.

What do you need to bring?

• Tertiary qualification Allied Health (Social Work, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing) with eligibility for registration with AHPRA or other governing body
• Current Safe Environment for Children and Young People
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in the Child Protection sector, including relevant legislative and statutory provisions and frameworks, compliance requirements and principals

Who is AnglicareSA?
As one of SA's largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our 2000 employees, and 300+ volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.
We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.
How to Apply:
View the attached Job Description via the vacancy's application page on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.
If this sounds like you please click on Apply and submit your application!
We do not accept applications via email but, for more information, please contact: Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner at sarah.wheldale@anglicaresa.com.au
Applications close XX
Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. Applications may also close before this date.
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At AnglicareSA, we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA's Reconciliation Action Plan.
AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women.