Description:
- Classification – Health Professionals Grade 2
- Pay range – $49.08 to $55.97 per hour
- Ongoing (the ongoing status of this position is subject to the renewal of government funding)
- Full-time
- 76.0 hours per fortnight (1.0 EFT)
For a copy of the Position Description, please visit our Work with Us web-page
ABOUT CASACV
CASACV is a leading agency in the prevention of sexual violence and the provision of specialist, evidence-based therapeutic services for children, young people and adults across the Loddon region. Services also extend to the support networks of those affected.
All services provided by CASACV are free and confidential, and include:
- Specialist counselling for adults, young people, and children who have experienced sexual assault – either recently or in the past – as well as for their non-offending parents, partners, families, and friends.
- 24-hour crisis care for recent sexual assault survivors, offering crisis response, support and advocacy.
- The REFOCUS Program, a family-centred, early intervention therapeutic service for children and young people under 18 who have engaged in problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours (HSB).
- Sector and community capacity-building through advocacy, secondary consultation, professional training, and community education.
- At the heart of our work is feminism, which guides our commitment to gender equality and champions the rights of children, young people and adults to live free from sexual violence and harm as a fundamental human right.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The primary objective of the STC Therapeutic Clinician is to deliver a range of trauma informed, evidence based and flexible individual and group interventions for children, young people and adults who have experienced family violence.
The role of STC Therapeutic Clinician is to:
- Conduct specialised Family Violence risk, safety, and therapeutic readiness assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
- Deliver both individual counselling and therapeutic group programs using evidence-based modalities.
- Provide family violence counselling and support programs for children, young people and adults.
- Use flexible brokerage packages to support client recovery and wellbeing.
- Facilitate exit and transition planning to promote sustained healing, social connection, and access to community supports.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to respond to the developmental, mental health, and wellbeing needs of clients.
For a copy of the Position Description, please visit our Work with Us web-page
ABOUT YOU
With a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, family therapy, mental health or a related discipline (and eligible for membership of a professional organisation) and a minimum of two years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to children, young people and / or adults, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Understanding of feminist practice and its application in responding to the gendered nature of family violence.
- Proven ability to deliver clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families affected by family violence.
- Sound knowledge of the complexities of the service system and the ability to work effectively with both statutory and non-statutory clients.
- Strong capacity to provide secondary consultation and advice to non-clinical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, such as FVISS, CISS, MARAM.
- Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive practice.
- Well-developed skills in data collection, record keeping, and the preparation of high-quality reports and documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on this position please contact:
Suzie Cowan
Team Leader Adults
Tel: 03 5441 0430
HOW TO APPLY
Please include your:
- CV
- A cover letter
- Response to the Key Selection Criteria
Please note applications without these components will not be considered
All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, a valid Working with Children Check and confirmation of full Australian working rights.
Applications will remain open until we find the right candidate – someone who aligns with our values, shares our vision, and is a strong fit for our organisation.
WHY WORK FOR CASACV?
CASACV is a values-driven organisation and employer of choice, committed to staff health, wellbeing, and professional growth. We offer:
- A positive, supportive, and family-friendly workplace
- Generous above-award pay and entitlements
- Up to $2,500 in relocation and accommodation support
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Additional leave options including purchased leave, wellbeing leave, and cultural leave
- Ongoing training, education, and professional development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging up to $18,550 annually, with further options available
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccinations
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Clinical supervision with experienced professionals focused on reflective practice and growth
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion – we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations