Therapeutic Specialist. Permanent Full Time - Northern NSW
Apply now Job no: 506152Employment type: Full TimeLocation: Coffs Harbour & North Coast, Lismore & Far North CoastCategories: Child, Youth & Family
* Monthly RDO with a competitive salary and salary packaging
* Discounted private health insurance
* Career development and progression opportunities
At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Join a Statewide Clinical Team Supporting Children and Young People in Care – Flexible, Therapeutic Role
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Grafton, Lismore or Ballina with flexible hybrid working arrangements
We're seeking a qualified and experienced clinician—such as a social worker, psychologist, counsellor, or mental health nurse—to join our statewide practice team. Other qualifications and experience will also be considered.
This role offers a high level of flexibility, with a significant proportion of work conducted from home (or from our work locations in Grafton, Coffs Harbour or Ballina if preferred), balanced by regular in-person engagement with the children, young people and carers you support.
This role supports children and young people in out-of-home care across Northern NSW. Our ideal candidate would be based in either Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Lismore or Ballina.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to trauma-informed care planning, behaviour support, and placement matching to promote safety, stability, and healing. You'll engage with carers, families, and professionals to assess needs and guide therapeutic interventions tailored to each child's circumstances.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting psychosocial assessments and contributing to therapeutic formulations
* Developing and reviewing behaviour support plans
* Supporting placement matching and transitions
* Participating in care team meetings and case reviews
* Providing written reports and clinical recommendations
* Offering consultation, coaching and guidance to carers and staff
You'll benefit from regular individual and group supervision, reflective practice, and a supportive team culture that values shared learning and evidence-informed approaches. Our statewide model offers connection with a network of clinicians and opportunities to contribute to service development.
We offer a competitive salary, monthly RDOs, and access to regular training and coaching. If you're passionate about supporting children and young people through therapeutic care—and value flexibility, collaboration, and clinical support—this is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Skills & Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or 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.
Successf How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Emma Kennedy via recruitment@lwb.org.au
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 1 st March 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
Advertised: 10 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 01 Mar 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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