Family Therapist

The successful applicant will become part of a brand-new team- the first program of its kind in Australia – you will be delivering Functional Family Therapy in the Juvenile Justice space working with families who have a history of family violence. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the delivery of internationally recognised, evidence-based services with the aim of improving the lives of young people and families.

Providing the highest standard of evidence-based family therapy in a home-based environment, you will deliver structured family training and intervention strategies that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Full training and support to gain accreditation in the specialist evidence-based model will be provided.

Who we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy, Criminal Justice or Psychology
• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT
• Experience working within an evidence-based framework/model would be highly regarded
• Knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs
• Experience in the youth justice space and/or family violence would be hugely beneficial
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people

OzChild offers:

• Permanent contract
• Unique training and professional development journey
• Flexible working hours between the hours of 8am and 8pm
• Level 5 on the SCHCADS award, negotiable dependent upon experience
• The opportunity to work directly with families
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• A laptop and phone so you can work on the road
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture
• Up to $3000 in relocation assistance available

How to apply:

You can view the position description and then submit a resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences as well as your motivation for applying

All employees must undergo a police check and WWCC

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact Paul Ridley, HR Advisor Recruitment on 03 9695 2243 or email pridley@ozchild.org.au

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples’ cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities