An exciting opportunity awaits at The Village Therapy Hub, Bendigo.
The Village Therapy Hub prides itself on being one of the leading private Children's Therapy services in Bendigo. We offer high quality, human affirming therapeutic support to children, families and their communities. We aim to empower and support children and families to thrive.
We are looking for the next amazing therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team. Our team is currently made up of Play Therapists, Art Therapists and Mental Health Social Workers all with extensive experience providing therapeutic support to children and families.
Our ideal candidate will enjoy and feel confident working with parents; supporting them to be authentic and congruent in their parenting role while working therapeutically with their children. You will have experience working in a dyadic nature with families to support their internal system's growth.
Experience writing reports for a variety of stakeholders, namely NDIS, DFFH, schools and funding agencies is highly valued.
We highly value building strong and trusted relationships within our community with a high emphasis on client continuity of care.
Key responsibilities
* Provide individual and family-based play therapy and counselling to support the emotional, behavioural and mental health needs of children and young people.
* Build strong relationships with Parents and Carers, developing individualised, empathic and connected relationships.
* Be 'human affirming' in your approach.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop individualised treatment plans and goals.
* Collaborate with parents, caregivers and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
* Potential opportunities to facilitate group therapy sessions and workshops.
* Maintain case notes and client records in accordance with professional standards.
* Participate in regular supervision and professional development to ensure best practice.
What we're looking for
* Tertiary qualifications and registration as a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychologist or other qualification that allows for Medicare Rebates.
* Membership with the relevant professional association.
* Demonstrated experience in providing therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families.
* Strong knowledge of child development, neurodiversity (including Autism, ADHD and PDA), play therapy and family systems.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients of all ages.
* Capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Ability to organise a caseload, attract referrals and fill your calendar.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
* You will need to have a current Working with Children Check (Vic) and National Police Check.
* Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience working therapeutically with children and families is essential.
What we offer
* Supportive and flexible work environment.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Access to regular clinical supervision, peer supervision and professional development opportunities.
* Flexibility and creativity as a clinician.
* Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our thriving practice.
* Workplace adjustments according to your needs.
About us
The Village Therapy Hub aims to connect, nurture, understand and grow each family members unique characteristics and strengths. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible therapy services for children, young people and families in the Bendigo region. Our multidisciplinary team of qualified clinicians is passionate about empowering clients to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
The Village Therapy Hub values diversity and believe everyone's needs deserve to be met. We structure our services to support burn out prevention and ensure accommodations are provided in whatever way needed for our therapists. We offer flexible conditions, in-house Clinical and Peer supervision, a balanced case load and workplace adjustments according to your needs. You will receive admin support that allows you to focus on the client work and have the background noise taken care of.
We aim to create a work/life balance that allows you to be your authentic self and show up with all your needs being met.
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