We are seeking a skilled Therapeutic Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver high quality assessment, consultive and referral services to support the development of Children & Young People in our care have backgrounds of complex trauma, abuse and/or neglect, and in some cases physical and/or psychosocial disabilities requiring support.
Job Description
* Lead therapeutic assessments and planning through comprehensive assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans
* Develop, review and support implementation of relevant therapeutic support plans, such as Positive Behaviour Support Plans
This role is based in Orange or Bathurst with flexible working arrangements negotiated with the successful applicant.Regular travel throughout these regions is a requirement of this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide therapeutic expertise and guidance to support managers with reflective practice, and facilitate the development of effective strategies to prevent and respond to pain-based behaviour for young people
* Develop a thorough working knowledge of the CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) models to deliver training as required
* Advocate and lead ethical, evidence-informed therapeutic practice, in alignment with the CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) models
* Proactively engage and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursingor other related discipline.
* Current registration or eligibility for registration with the professional body relevant to your qualification.
* Experience using evidence-based assessment tools with young people with trauma informed behaviour
* Ability to develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
* Current Driver's Licence
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.