At OzChild we believe in hiring the best people for our teams, in turn we set them up for success! These people are those that make a difference in many lives and achieve great outcomes, because this is their purpose and their passion!
An opportunity has arisen in our Dandenong branch for the role of Individual Therapist. (Child Therapist)
Your role:
As the individual therapist you will work in a clinical team that consists of a program supervisor, foster carers, family therapist, skills coaches and a teacher. The individual therapist is experienced in working one to one with young people aged 7-11, can work independently and remain calm under pressure. The TFCO program is particularly effective for children who may have a history of trauma and/or neglect.
For more information see https://www.tfcoregon.com/
For a detailed description of the role & requirements please see attached position description
What you will do:
- Provide one to one support and therapy for children in the program
- On call duties via phone 24/7 on a roster once a month (weekend only)
- Behavioural Therapy
- Fun, creative sessions with young people
- Working with trauma based behaviours
- Complete all training in line with TFCO
- Help young people overcome significant barriers
Who we are looking for:
- Tertiary Qualification in, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling or Family Therapy
- Knowledge of and an understanding of family systems and theory
- Cognitive behavioural and behaviour change therapy application
- Social learning theory
- An understanding of cultural contexts and the unique needs of Aboriginal children and young people.
- Experience working with young people one on one
- Valid Full Australian Driving Licence (essential)
OzChild offers:
- Maximum term 12 mths/ part time role .8 FTE
- SCHCADS Level 6 $ 96,962.32 plus super
- Flexible working days
- Expert training in the TFCO model
- Team based treatment environment with intensive collaboration and training, supervision and consultation
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 entertainment and meals card
- Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas
- The opportunity to promote an internationally proven evidence-based program
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
- A collaborative and cohesive working culture
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply for the role today by clicking the APPLY NOW button above. Please include in your application a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.
We are interviewing immediately for this role, please do not hesitate to apply, you could be in your new role in a week!
For further details please see position description attached for your perusal. You will be required to submit a cover letter that outlines your skills & experiences & address the selection criteria
Please do visit our website to understand more about who we are and why we do what we do https://www.ozchild.org.au/
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC prior to commencement.
OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples’ cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.
OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.
OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID vaccination status.