Child and Family Therapist
Core
Provide therapeutic interventions and case management for children and families referred through Child Safety to address trauma, abuse, and family violence.
Role type
Clinical child and family therapist
Builds
Therapeutic support and safety interventions for at-risk children and families
Domain
Child protection and family therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specialist counselling for children/families, trauma-informed care, case management, knowledge of Child Protection Act, risk assessment, youth suicide prevention awareness
Preferred skills
External supervision experience, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft, Outlook, Excel
Responsibilities
Provide targeted therapeutic support for complex issues including child abuse and domestic violence, monitor risk levels for engaged families, strengthen family relationships, develop community support networks, raise awareness on youth mental health and child safety
Seniority
Mid-level, experienced practitioner