ABOUT THE POSITION:

This position is situated within the Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) Program which is responsible for intensive and time-limited care for a child or young person in statutory care that responds to the complex impacts of abuse, neglect and separation from family. Therapeutic care is achieved through the creation of positive, safe, healing relationships and experiences informed by a sound understanding of trauma, attachment and developmental needs.
The Therapeutic Specialist provides therapeutic leadership and trauma informed interventions based on sound practice expertise and contemporary research that delivers positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
The Therapeutic Specialist is a member of the Clinical Program and reports to the Principal Practitioner.

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline is essential.
• Current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a higher degree in psychology at master’s level is preferred.
• Post Graduate training in relevant child, adolescent and family clinical practice, family therapy and systemic thinking is strongly preferred