Are you keen to be part of a professional team working together using evidence- based models to change lives? Come join our team in Edgeworth as a Family Practitioner and keep families together and prevent children entering Out of Home Care.
The purpose of the Family Practitioner is to provide intensive therapeutic services to children, young people and their families with serious and/or complex mental health, behavioral and/or emotional needs to maximize their developmental potential. You will deliver the evidence-based model for families of children aged 0-17 years within the family's home environment.
Travel is an absolute requirement of this role as you will cover several regions. Comprehensive training in this evidence-based model will be provided to the successful candidate and ongoing intensive support.
Be a part of that change, the journey and set the family up for success.
As a Family Practitioner you will be delivering Functional Family Therapy working with young people aged between 0-17 and their families in their homes
Who we are looking for:
- Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology or community services /mental health
- Previous experience in a therapeutic environment, or a new graduate with a willingness to learn and thrive in this role
- Knowledge & experience working within the out of home care sector would be highly regarded
- Excellent communication skills & the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people
For more details in relation to this role please see position description attached
OzChild offers:
- Full Time Permanent role
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- Evidence informed training and professional development journey
- SCHCADS 5
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 & an additional $ 2650 meal & entertainment to salary package as well
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
- A collaborative and cohesive working culture
- You will receive ex-gratia days at Christmas and Easter
- A passionate, supportive team where your skills and ideas will be valued
We will consider relocation assistance for successful candidates who are not located in the greater New Castle area up to $ 3000
How to apply:
You can apply for the role today by clicking the APPLY NOW button above. Please include in your application a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC prior to commencement.
We are interviewing immediately so please do not delay your application
