• Use your community experience & clinical expertise to achieve positive change
• Work with an organisation that truly cares about its impact on the community
• Full – time position

About the Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marks as a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrate it’s 50-year of providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, and social services for our community. 

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community. 

VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria. 

About the Opportunity

The role of the Therapeutic Practitioner is to develop and provide comprehensive -therapeutic intervention services to individuals and families who are affected by a range of presenting issues post family violence.

Key Selection Criteria

To be considered for this role you must have the following.

• An understanding of and commitment to the Aboriginal community.
• Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant Human Services Qualifications and/or relevant experience in counselling. 
• Accredited credentials which may include registration or fulfill requirements for registration with an appropriate national board or agency.
• Ability to utilize individual face to face therapeutic skills with children and/or families. 
• Experience in planning and facilitating evidence based/informed therapeutic individual and groups programs. 
• A demonstrated experience and skills in mental health and wellbeing issues including substance misuse 
• Capacity to analyse complex issues, including the impact of violence and trauma, safety and risk, provide therapeutic interventions for women and children and assist them to achieve goas. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and listening skills
• Good computer skills and an understanding of data collection
• The demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi skilled team.
• Fully approved Covid 19 Vaccinations (including booster)

How to Apply

You will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role. Please forward your application to [email protected] before Sunday 9pm, 30 October 2022.