Child and Family Therapist – Port Macquarie / Taree

• Supportive workplace who understands the importance of connection
• Established Not-For-Profit organisation with an award-winning culture
• Attractive hourly rate, access to NFP Salary Packaging & additional days of paid leave

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting new position that has been created for a candidate who is experienced in providing individual, children, couples and family therapy. This role is responsible for delivering therapeutic and group work services to clients experiencing high and ongoing conflict. The services provided will be aimed at strengthening relationships and enhancing the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

The role includes a focus on working with children and young people, between the ages of 6-14 years old, however the services you provide will not be restricted to this age group.

The role will be based in our Port Macquarie office with some work also required at our Taree office.

This is a Permanent Part time position, working 30 hours per week and is in line with a Schads Award level 6, paying $58.11 per hour + 11.5% superannuation.

Key duties will include, however not limited to:

1. Provide Counselling, Family Therapy, including Family Reunification and/or Restoration, and Court Ordered Family Therapy services to clients; meeting agreed targets and client outcome measures to clients, including individuals, couples, children and families, in accordance with Interrelate’s service guides, policies and procedures
2. Facilitate groups, seminars and workshops
3. Conduct intake assessments and facilitate case planning and management processes with clients and stakeholders
4. Conduct child consultations in accordance with clinical procedures (where required)
5. Where suitable, provide family therapy in conjunction with other Interrelate Practitioners in a multi-disciplinary approach

ABOUT US

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships.

We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 135,000 clients and we’re backed by qualified staff and 98 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters.

We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Behavioural or Social Science, Counselling, Social Work or Psychology, along with a minimum three years of recent previous experience in individual, children, couples and family therapy; Qualifications in Child Inclusive Practice/Child Consultancy, or willingness to obtain.
2. Recent experience working with families, children/young people and extended families, especially those with complex presentations, and including court-ordered clients
3. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team in the context of the delivery of holistic therapeutic services
4. High level of skills and experience in undertaking assessments and screening processes for clients
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in the management of casework, development of case plans and reviews for clients
6. Experience in providing post-separation clinical services for clients
7. Experience in the development and delivery of relationship education and therapeutic group work
   

*Please refer to the job description for a full list of the key role requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements

• Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling

• High level of diversity in the role

• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Job Description.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Child and Family Therapist – Port Macquarie / Taree enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse; gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.