The Senior Clinician provides leadership within the Take Two team, offering intensive therapeutic services to children and families impacted by trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment. The role involves supporting the Clinical Team Leader, supervising clinicians, managing a complex caseload, and contributing to training and development programs.

• Location: Preston, Wurundjeri Country
• Employment Type: Permanent Part Time position, 4 days a week
• Salary: $112K pa (pro rata) + super + motor vehicle allowance (pro rata) & Salary Packaging

About Us

Berry Street has been a leader in child and family services for over 140 years, committed to the safety, thriving, and hope of children, young people, and families.

Our Take Two program provides a range of therapeutic services for infants, children and young people who have suffered trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment, and contributes to the service system that provides care, support, and protection for children.  

About the Role

• Engage in impactful work that prioritises the safety, thriving, and hope of children, young people, and families who have experienced trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment.
• Work within an organisation committed to cultural safety, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
• Lead and support a team of skilled professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Team Leader and the team to meet key performance indicators.
• Provide clinical supervision to clinicians and students.
• Manage a complex case load at various stages of care.
• Conduct assessments and develop therapeutic treatment plans.
• Provide face-to-face clinical services in Metropolitan Melbourne.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor degree level or higher qualification in a Health or Welfare related field such as Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy, Speech Pathology or related discipline.  

Post Graduate training and experience in trauma-informed clinical work preferred.

Berry Street Benefits

• Hybrid working from home and your local office!
• Committed to providing Fortnightly supervision
• Work within in a multi-disciplinary team who value regular debriefing
• Use of evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions and treatments
• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Generous leave conditions.
• Additional professional development opportunities.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

Application Process:

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter.

Contact Information:

For more information, contact Kylie Lloyd Take Two, Clinical Team Leader on 0499 307 381.

Join us in our mission to create a safe, thriving, and hopeful future for children, young people, and families. Apply now!

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.