Therapeutic Specialist
Core
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapeutic care to children and young people within residential services.
Role type
Clinical Therapeutic Specialist (Allied Health/Social Work)
Builds
Residential therapeutic programs and clinical interventions for children and young people
Domain
Child welfare, trauma care, residential services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, attachment theory, therapeutic planning, behavior support, assessment
Preferred skills
Experience in OOHC, child protection settings, CARE framework
Technologies
CARE framework, AHPRA/AASW standards
Responsibilities
Deliver therapeutic care to children and young people, lead clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary team, ensure consistent application of therapeutic principles
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
