About the role:
The FFT-CW Family Therapist provides family therapy using the FFT-CW model to client families where a child/ren are referred to the program by DCJ due to child protection risks and the imminent likelihood of an OOHC placement. The primary objective is to hold and reduce risk within the family home.
This is a permanent part-time position, 2.5 days a week, with Tuesdays being mandatory. It is an ongoing opportunity based in Nowra within our Children, Youth and Families Program. The position reports to the Family Therapist Supervisor.
Key Selection Criteria:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
1. A Bachelor's qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Aboriginal Health Worker, Community Welfare Worker, or a Master of Counselling.
2. Post-graduate training in child, adolescent, and family clinical practice, family therapy, and systemic thinking is strongly preferred.
3. Clinical experience working with families and adolescents is strongly preferred.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available at the bottom of the page.
For more information, please contact:
Stef Conn at stefanie.conn@mackillop.org.au
Our offer:
- Salary packaging – we can assist you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, reducing your taxable income.
- Paid industry-specific training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
- Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family, at a fraction of the cost of a regular gym membership.
- Sanctuary Organisation – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-based, organization-wide framework that fosters a safe environment, teaching coping skills for stress and trauma, and promoting healing.
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to counselling and coaching across various aspects of life, including social, financial, physical, and mental health, with support from qualified professionals, including nutritionists.
- Strong career growth opportunities and ongoing support to help you thrive as part of our team.
You must have:
- Valid and current Driver's Licence
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop values diversity and respects the dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating a safe, culturally competent, and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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