About the opportunity
This position is offered as a temporary part-time contract opportunity until June 2026 working 21 hours per week and is based at Uniting Counselling and Mediation, Penrith

• Provide high quality individual, child, youth and family therapy to repair and strengthen family relationships
• Provide family therapy in conjunction with other Uniting Counselling and Mediation Staff (e.g. family dispute resolution practitioner) in a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Provide child consultation as part of child inclusive practice to families after separation and divorce, including involuntary and court-ordered clients.
• Assist in the development, facilitation and promotion of clinical group work programs within the centre, and with external stakeholders such as community services and schools.
• Under the direction of the Centre Manager/Supervisor, you’ll liaise and network with relevant agencies to facilitate effective and high-quality services to our clients including the development and implementation of specific case management models.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or counselling
• Experience providing therapy to adults and families in a therapeutic setting.
• Prior knowledge in family law matters desirable.
• Competence in working with issues of violence.
• Understanding of child protection issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as be able to contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Excellent communication, organisation and writing skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Meet the program specific client targets