Lead with Purpose. Transform Lives. Lighthouse Foundation is seeking a skilled Senior Clinician to lead our trauma-informed practice, so young people are safe, supported and empowered.
WHO ARE WE?
Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse, and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way, so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.
HOW WILL I HELP?
As the Senior Clinician, you will provide leadership in clinical frameworks and therapeutic care, support staff to deliver consistent, evidence-informed interventions, and ensure quality care for children and young people and their families with complex trauma histories in line with the Lighthouse Model of Care.
In addition, you will play a central role in the direct engagement and therapeutic support of a small caseload of complex children and young people. In conjunction with others in care leadership, you will design care services training and provide clinical supervision to a small number of staff.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Competitive pay level + Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Group reflective practice sessions
- Ongoing training and development
- Being part of a caring community, who really values you
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
First and foremost, interpersonal skills are a must, with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use and support our services.
From a professional standpoint you will require:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline and Post Graduate qualifications/training in relevant child, adolescent and family clinical practice, family work and/or systemic approaches
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of trauma informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people, their carers and families.
- Deep understanding of trauma, attachment, and child development theories, and experience applying them in practice.
- Experience in the provision of clinical supervision and secondary consultations in child, youth or family settings.
- Evidence of experience working with children and young people with complex behaviours, and disrupted attachments
- Ability to engage staff in reflective practice, training and capacity-building to embed therapeutic care approaches.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and the impact of past colonial practices on intergenerational trauma for Aboriginal children and families.
- Commitment to child safety, innovation, and the therapeutic use of self in practice.
For this role you will please note you will also need:
- Current driver’s license
- Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Criminal Records check
- Current Working with Children check
CONTACT PERSON
Brenda Boland, 0400 428 985 or brendab@lighthousefoundation.org.au
APPLICATION PROCESS
We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Cover letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.
To submit your application, click Apply Now.
Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirms the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.
Please find attached the position description.
