Therapeutic Practice Lead - Permanent Full Time
Core
Lead a team of therapeutic specialists in the Permanency Support Program to implement evidence-informed therapeutic models (ARC, TCI) for the safety and recovery of children and young people.
Role type
Senior clinical practice lead (social work/psychology)
Builds
Therapeutic support plans, Positive Behaviour Support plans, Risk Management Plans, and crisis management strategies for children in care.
Domain
Child welfare / Social work / Trauma-informed care
Required skills
Clinical supervision, team leadership, case formulation, therapeutic planning, risk management, policy review, multi-agency collaboration, training delivery, program outcome monitoring
Preferred skills
ARC model expertise, TCI implementation, strategic planning, research-to-practice initiatives
Technologies
ARC model, TCI framework
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to a team of Therapeutic Specialists; Facilitate supervision focused on case formulation and staff wellbeing; Ensure specialists undertake appropriate assessment procedures and therapeutic planning; Represent the therapeutic lens in decision-making forums; Champion the implementation of the ARC and TCI models; Monitor program-wide outcomes and adjust strategies; Identify systemic practice issues and contribute to policy review.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership