Team Leader Therapeutic
Core
Lead a therapeutic team providing trauma-informed counselling and support services to individuals impacted by domestic and family violence (DFV), including children, young people, and adults.
Role type
Senior IC therapeutic team leader (social work/counselling)
Builds
High-quality, trauma-informed DFV counselling services and therapeutic programs
Domain
Social services / Domestic and Family Violence / Mental health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, DFV intervention, staff supervision and coaching, risk assessment, child safety legislation, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Child protection experience, quality assurance, therapeutic or counselling service experience, cultural safety practice
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of therapeutic practitioners through supervision and coaching; oversee delivery of high-quality DFV counselling services; ensure compliance with legislation and quality standards; drive continuous improvement through service review and program evaluation; monitor program outcomes and risk management; build partnerships with government and community stakeholders; support workforce capability through training and professional development; champion child safety and inclusive practice.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities