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MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

We are seeking to fill x2 Permanent Full-time positions across Southern Melbourne / Bayside Peninsula, Victoria.

If you think you have what it takes to provide intensive behavioural and psychiatric support to families in crisis, please be in touch ASAP to discuss what you can bring to the role and how we can work with you to ensure it is a good fit.

Our offer:

• Rare opportunity to apply clinical skills to family systems that are eager for specialist input.
• A structured clinical supervision model of evidence-based model which enhances professional growth and ensures up-to-date knowledge.
• Quarterly trainings and weekly consultation with a US-based model expert.
• Company Vehicle
• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)

About MacKillop Family Services

At MacKillop, we believe every child deserves the best. And the best place for children is in a safe and supportive family, where they are nurtured to develop to their full potential. We provide high quality services to promote healing from trauma and loss, and to enable hopeful futures.

Our existence as MacKillop Family Services began on 1 July 1997. But our history extends back more than 150 years, when the Sisters of Mercy, Christian Brothers and Sisters of St Joseph began their work in Australia, establishing homes for children who were orphaned, destitute or neglected, and for families in need of care and support. Just like our founders, we are deeply committed to our work and we are driven by social justice.

About the role

Multisystemic Therapy Psychiatric (MST-P) is an evidence-based preventive intervention funded by the Department of Health and Human Services under the Family Preservation and Reunification Response (FPRR) to prevent out-of-home placements for some of the most vulnerable and complex children and young people in Victoria.

MST-P is a community-based family driven treatment for young people and families aimed at keeping families together safely.

MST-P therapists work from a strength-based trauma-informed approach and will use the family’s strengths to develop plans that are realistic and long lasting. MST-P therapists also view the family from a community lens and will work to establish meaningful relationships within the family’s natural ecology.

MST-P cases are reviewed weekly by a team of clinicians, their supervisor, our team psychiatrist and a specialised MST-P consultant who is dedicated to ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered and adhere to the MST-P model. MST-P Therapists are part of a team of 2-4 therapists and work intensively with 4 families each for a period of 4 - 6 months in order to be available to families multiple times per week.

The role combines a range of skills and as such it is well-suited to seasoned clinicians with a penchant for field work, or experienced case managers with clinical interest/training. Interested persons may locate information about this treatment model on the internet at www.mstservices.com.

Key selection criteria include:

The role requires a Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related subject area; Extensive experience in family work with highly vulnerable families; Masters degree is preferred. The role will at times require evening and weekend hours plus an on-call roster therefore it is essential that the successful applicant’s life circumstances are sufficiently flexible to undertake this role.

Specific experience in:

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy and behaviourally-based treatments preferred.
• Child development research and its application in treatment
• Demonstrated ability to undertake complex casework with families and children who have experienced trauma

For a full listing, please review the position description by following the ‘how to Apply’ steps below.

You must have a:

• Proof of vaccination (including third dose) against Covid-19
• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

For more information, please contact Doliza Reyes-Bibbs, at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Therapists x2 - Multisystemic Therapy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

A position description is attached.