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Form of workJoin our supportive and passionate team as a Therapeutic Specialist - Full time perm role - Central Coast - Flex work arrangement.
About the roleAre you a qualified Psychologist (or Provisional Psychologist), Social Worker, OT or Councellor and want to pursue a meaningful & rewarding career that gives back to the community?
If you have a positive regard for kids and are passionate about seeing them excel and improve then this might be the right career pathway for you! Join a team that supports each other and makes the world a better place!
CatholicCare’s Intensive Therapeutic Care program listens to the voices of young people in our care, recognises their uniqueness and tailors responses to their individual needs. We build safe and engaged pathways through our broad suite of services and develop strong links to Communities that support our young people.
The successful incumbent, will work with the Intensive Therapeutic Care Team to provide consistent care for children and young people in the Permanency Support Program who have experienced abuse, trauma or neglect, helping them to get them back on track and support their wellbeing.
This role is a full-time permanent position but we can also be flexible on providing part-time (4 days) a week work option for the right person. This position is based in West Gosford and we support Flexible Working Arrangements.
Role requirements:
- Administer psychometric assessments, analyse data and inform coach and guide behavioural advice based on information available. This will inform practice, reflective practice and Case Planning processes.
- Lead the Therapeutic Care Team towards best practice in therapeutic care while the child or young person is in the program including guiding planning and interactions between staff and children/young people for learning opportunities and ad-hoc reflections.
- Facilitate regular reflective practice with the Therapeutic care team, linking interactions to the theory of trauma, attachment and child and adolescent development.
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support the program and the delivery of therapeutic care .
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a Therapeutic Care setting OR working in a clinical environment with children and young people.
- Current registration, or willingness and capability to obtain registration, with the professional body relevant to the qualification. We would welcome Provisional or Student registrations.
- Current Driver's Licence (and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle)
At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.
We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.
We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.
Culture and Benefits
Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:
- Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free.
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities;
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
- An additional Paid Leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.
If you are interested in this opportunity or have further questions about this role, we would be very happy to have a detailed discussion. Please feel free to reach out to Raymond Cornwell via email: Raymond.Cornwell@catholiccaredbb.org.au
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