Head of Therapeutic Practice

Parkerville Grove School • Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • At least five years’ experience in therapeutic leadership or clinical practice with complex needs.
  • Experience working within a school/educational setting or in close, sustained partnership with one.
  • Ability to own, implement, and protect a therapeutic/practice model and translate it into daily practice.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

Responsibilities

Lead and embed the PGS Healing-Centred Education Model, provide expert therapeutic consultation and direct practice, support students with complex needs, strengthen staff capability through supervision and reflective practice, and partner effectively with families and caregivers.

Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification and at least five years’ experience in therapeutic leadership or clinical practice. You will bring strong trauma-informed practice, education-sector experience, leadership capability, cultural awareness and experience working with children, young people and families with complex needs.

Benefits

Play a key role in shaping therapeutic practice within a growing, healing-centred school. You will combine strategic leadership with meaningful direct practice, develop the capability of a multidisciplinary team, and help improve outcomes for young people and their families

Company Overview

Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves. We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential.

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