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Therapist - Child and Family Service - Cairns

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True’s Child and Family Service in Cairns are looking for an experienced therapist to work with children and families.

As a Therapist - (Child and Family) you will:

  • Provide confidential face to face counselling and psycho-education to children or young people who have experienced sexual abuse; have problematic sexual behaviours or engage in harmful sexual behaviours.
  • Provide confidential counselling and support to the non-offending family members / carers/support networks.
  • Provide protective behaviour education and safety planning.

True is a pro-choice organisation and is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee.

Selection criteria:

  • Experience in working therapeutically with children and families who have experienced trauma.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Behavioral Sciences to such level that entitles membership or registration with respective professional body.
  • Evidence of membership/registration with respective professional body.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and ethical requirements.
  • Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural issues (primarily those relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture) in providing counselling and support services to children, families and communities who have experienced sexual assault.
  • Ability to understand appropriate legislation, best practice guidelines and policy and procedures interagency protocols in relation to child sexual abuse and child protection.
  • Ability to adapt training materials and delivery to meet the needs of a specific group or person.
  • Experience in working within or in partnerships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.

Other:

You will be required to have a current “Working with Children – Blue card, issued in the State of Queensland, and a current Criminal history check.

Click here to view the full position description.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

If you have any questions about the role please email Sandi Brown, Manager – Child and Family Service at [email protected], using the subject line: Therapist - Child and Family Service - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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