Therapeutic Specialist – Counsellor, Social Work, Psychologist – Far North QLD CASPA

JOB DESCRIPTION

CASPA SERVICES LTD – POSITION VACANCY – Therapeutic Specialist – Townsville, Queensland

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Therapeutic Specialist plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the functions within the Intensive Therapeutic Care programs undertaken by CASPA Services Ltd.

You will demonstrate commitment to the care and protection of children and young people through ensuring all elements of therapeutic care are consistently applied across programs, services, and practice, delivering optimal outcomes for individuals associated with CASPA in Townsville, Queensland. This role may include potential travel to Mackay or other regional centres.

A high level of cultural competency is extremely important for these roles, prior experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people will be highly regarded.

For a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA’s hiring process, please thoroughly review the supporting documents, CASPA Recruitment Guide and Position Description, featured within the individual vacancy advertisement webpage (download above for individuals currently viewing the CASPA Careers Website or access by visiting https://caspacareers.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs).

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants. We value equal employment opportunity and encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Criminal History Checks are requirements for employment at CASPA and Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or, where applicable, the SEEK Website at your earliest as applications will be assessed as received.

A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.

To ensure that your application is reviewed, please reference the CASPA Recruitment Guide to compose a suitable submission. 

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed in the Position Description.