• Gladstone
• Act for Kids
• Allied Health Practitioner / Psychologist / Counsellor / Social Worker

ABOUT US...

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based professional therapy and support services to children and families, who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Established in 1988, we have helped over 170,000 children, young people and families at our 30 centres across Australia.

Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

ABOUT THE JOB...

We are seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our inclusive, compassionate and friendly team based in Gladstone. This position is either full-time or 0.5FTE part-time, fixed term to 30.06.2022. Extension of employment contract beyond 30.06.2022 is subject to the continued successful government funding of the program.

Act for Kids provides a specialist therapy service in Gladstone, working with children and young people who have experienced sexual harm or display harmful sexual behaviours. The role will include an early intervention focus and working holistically with their families/parents/carers to prevent further harm. You will work with children, young people and families where sexual abuse and/or harmful sexual behaviours are impacting on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a client case load as negotiated.
• Provide trauma informed, developmentally sensitive and culturally safe counselling and support to children and young people who have experienced unwanted sexual contact.
• Provide trauma informed, develop mentally-sensitive and culturally safe counselling to children and young people 10-17 years to address harmful sexual behaviours.
• Encourage and strengthening supportive relationships with adult caregivers.
• Identify and work toward client goals, and achieve successful case outcomes for clients.
• Attend/ facilitate stakeholder meetings for the benefit of clients and develop case plans.

ABOUT YOU...

• A tertiary qualification in allied health, psychology, counselling or social work.
• National registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and/or membership of a relevant professional body (Australian Psychological Society, Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Counselling Association).
• At least two years’ experience working with children, young people and their families or at least two years’ experience working in similar roles.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy to children, young people and their families.
• Understanding of the impacts of trauma on child and family functioning.
• Knowledge of current trauma treatment trends and child protection legislation and policy reforms.
• A high level of cultural awareness and experience working with families from different backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and to cultivate a strength based approach.

With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ABOUT THE PAY...

• Position is classified Level 6.1 – 6.3 under the SCHCADS award.
• Salary range is $92,704 - $96,805 plus 10% superannuation (pro-rata for part-time).
• In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS...

• Overall winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 (100-499 employees)
• Winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 in (1) Health & Wellbeing (2) Leadership (3) Work-Life Balance
• Strong values based organisation
• Excellent professional development options (including annual professional development fund opportunities)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program including Health & Well-being Portal
• A friendly and flexible work environment to support work/life balance

BLUE CARD REQUIREMENT

From 31 August 2020, you are required to have a current blue card to commence employment at Act for Kids in Queensland. Please visit Queensland Blue cards for more information.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

A requirement of employment is for the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

ABOUT APPLYING...

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application or for more information about the role, contact Linda Tighe on 0437 551 775 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Therapist - Gladstone enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.