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Therapeutic Specialist

Mid levelFull-timeOfficeLismore NSW 2480, AustraliaPosted 1 month agoVerified 1 month ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Therapeutic Specialist job is all about providing essential clinical and therapeutic support for children, young people, families, and carers. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality services and ensuring the best outcomes for vulnerable clients, many of whom have faced trauma. Collaboration with a dedicated team is key, as everyone works together to foster a supportive and reflective practice environment.

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You'll be responsible for

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Guiding and supporting interactions

Providing guidance and support to carer and staff interactions with children and young people.
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Conducting assessments

Carrying out assessments and developing therapeutic treatment plans for clients.
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Providing therapeutic services

Delivering therapeutic services, including Family Therapy, directly to children, young people, and families.

Key criteria

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Tertiary qualification in psychology or social work

Essential qualification for delivering therapeutic services.

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Current First Aid certification

Ensures readiness for emergency situations in care.

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Understanding of Aboriginal culture

Awareness of cultural values and issues faced by Aboriginal families.

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5 criteria for this job
Tertiary qualification in psychology or social work
Essential qualification for delivering therapeutic services.

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Current First Aid certification
Ensures readiness for emergency situations in care.

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Understanding of Aboriginal culture
Awareness of cultural values and issues faced by Aboriginal families.

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Experience in child and family therapy
Demonstrated expertise in therapeutic practices for vulnerable populations.

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Valid working with children check
Required for safeguarding children in therapeutic settings.

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