Description:
IntroductionThe opportunity
Are you driven to help at risk youth and their families? Keen to be part of a professional team working together using evidence - based models to change lives? If this is you, then we would welcome your application for the position of Therapeutic Practitioner.
The Role
The role of the Functional Family Therapist is to provide intensive clinical treatment services to children, young people and their families with serious and/or complex mental health, behavioural and/or emotional needs to maximise their developmental potential. You will deliver the evidence-based model for families of children aged 0-17 years within the family's home environment across the Riverina region. Comprehensive training in this evidence-based model will be provided to the successful candidate.
The successful applicants will work within a supportive and passionate team at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation to deliver these services and to ensure the best culturally appropriate therapeutic outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and their families and to families who come from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Who we are
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country.
RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
About You (Selection Criteria)
This is not an Aboriginal identified role however Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Have a demonstrated ability to deliver services in a culturally inclusive and respectful manner to Aboriginal families.
- Hold a Bachelors/Master’s degree in psychology, psychotherapy, social work, or other related mental health field. Applicants with a proven track record in the area of FFT, who possess a Diploma and think they can demonstrate they meet the criteria are also encouraged to apply.
- Be willing to be trained and participate in all activities associated with the FFT-CW model.
- Possess strong attention to detail and commitment to data collection.
- Possess emotional intelligence, high level interpersonal skills, time management skills and flexibility with the ability to handle crises.
- Have a track record of working collaboratively and competently to negotiate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Have a current driver's license, the ability to travel within regional areas and be flexible in your hours of work to meet the needs of families as required.
We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Excellent remuneration - potential for above award rates
- Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000.
- Enjoy the benefits of novated leasing , allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
- Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation.
- Ability to accrue and take Time Off in Lieu (within reason & at manager discretion).
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Applications
Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume and a 1–2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for the role, your qualifications, and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.
Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided). Some out of hours work may be required.
Applications close 9am, Monday 4 April 2025.
Employment conditions
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and employment is subject to a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check. Successful applicants must demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19 in line with current Department of Health regulations.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Felix Machiridza (FFT Manager) on 02 6927 0400 or email felixmachiridza@rivmed.org.au .