Possum House Play Therapy and Children’s Mental Health Graduate Program
Do you want to be a Registered Play Therapist?
Do you want to earn while you train?
Are you already a Social Worker, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Early Childhood / Primary Teacher, Art Therapist or Music Therapist ?
then read on……
Possum House are offering a unique opportunity starting in late January 2024 for a new graduate or an experienced clinician who would like a new challenge to train over 12-24 months as a Play Therapist. The training program meets the Australian Play Therapy Association requirement for full registration including over 200 hours of training and 50 hours of clinical supervision by a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor funded by Possum House. For Social Workers this also counts towards the Accredited Mental Health Social Worker AASW registration requirements
About You
Applications need to be passionate about helping children and one of the following….
A Bachelors degree or higher in Counselling and registered with the Australian Counselling Association
A Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Social Work and eligibility to register with the AASW
An Early Childhood / Primary Teacher with a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Education
A registered or clinical psychologist
An Occupational Therapist
A Music Therapist eligible for registration with AMTA
An Art Therapist eligible for registration with ANZACATA
About Us
Possum House opened in 2019 and was the first Play Therapy provider in the South West Region.Since opening our doors we have built a strong reputation for delivering high quality therapy sessions to children presenting with a wide range of difficulties
We have a strong ethical approach to the way we deliver services. We maintain reasonable caseloads so our therapists do not burn out, and have a supportive team of experienced clinicians happy to share their knowledge.
Our approach is neurodiversity affirming Our work culture is strongly family focused with flexible hours and full time / part time options for employment
Position will be based in Warrnambool and outreaching to Portland and / or Hamilton
Does this sound like you?
If so then please contact us through this website for more information To apply please email us a copy of your CV and cover letter. Applications close 1/12/2023