Therapeutic Specialist Sexual Assault Support Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

Therapeutic Specialist 

We are seeking passionate, energetic clinicians who have trauma informed expertise, together with experience working with children and young people, to join our Hobart-based team. 

 

About the role:

Based in our Children and Families team, the role is available on a part-time or full-time basis. 

We encourage you to apply for this role if you: 

  • Are a skilled and experienced clinician with a knowledge of, and experience in, a broad range of trauma informed therapies; 
  • Have experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma; and
  • Want to use your counselling skills to support a case load of clients on their journey to recovery.

Further information, including the selection criteria, is available in the position description which you can downloaded from www.sass.org.au under the ‘Join our team’ menu. 

To request a copy of the position description by email, or for any additional enquiries, you can contact [email protected]   

 

About SASS

We are a not-for-profit community-based 24/7 crisis response and counselling service supporting people affected by sexual assault. We are based in Hobart, and also have a number of regional outreach services as well as program specific counselling staff state-wide. 

Our counsellors and therapeutic specialists are guided by trauma informed principles. We are a values-based organisation, with a strong commitment to diversity, continuous quality improvement and staff development. 

Our services also include a comprehensive primary prevention program including consent training in schools, ticketed workshops, and tailored training in businesses, organisations and the community sector. 

As an organisation, we are proud to be leaders in our field and regularly called upon for our expertise by a range of stakeholders, including all levels of government, the media and the broader Tasmanian community. 

Our employees are provided with:

  • salary packaging benefits
  • individual professional development budgets
  • a flexible and collegial workplace culture
  • additional leave over the Christmas period.   

A current National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Card are requirements for all SASS employees. 

 

How do I apply?

  • Applications are open until 5pm on Monday 19 September 2022
  • Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] 
  • Applications must include a covering letter, a copy of your CV, contact details of two professional referees and copies of relevant qualifications. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Sexual Assault Support Service

Job Salary

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