Do you have a passion for supporting vulnerable clients with mental health and trauma?

Are you looking for a role where you can make a big impact the lives of paediatric clients?

Join this industry leading, National, not-for-profit provider that specialises in prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. 

• Salaries starting at $95,000 - $110,000 + Super + Salary packaging
• Work with a paediatric caseload in a hybrid role (clinic and community)
• Specialist caseload supporting children who have engaged in HSB or are victims of SA
  

They are seeking a dedicated, adaptable and introspective mental health Occupational therapist supporting children in the Rockhampton community. 

Full time and part time roles available. Relocation assistance available!

The Benefits:

• Salaries starting at $95,000 - $110,000 + Super + Benefits
• Hybrid role - supporting clients in clinic and community settings
• Specialised training in trauma focused CBT
• Work with the Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy model to support clients
• Low billable targets - total of 16-20 client sessions a week
• Minimum of $1300 for PD per year per clinician
• Structured 6 week onboarding procedure
• WFH options to complete admin and telehealth sessions
• Work with an Employer of Choice awarded organisaiton, in categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Access Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Above-award leave provisions including additional study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
• Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
• Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.
• Supportive and approachable operational management team

Your Role:

• Maintain a client case load of 16-20 paediatric clients (per week), identifying and working toward client goals to achieve successful case outcomes for clients. 
• Provide trauma informed, developmentally sensitive and culturally safe counselling and support to children and young people who have experienced SA or have been involved in HSB. 
• Encourage and strengthening supportive relationships with adult caregivers
• Enhance psychosocial outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma

How you will be supported: 

Access a minium of $1300 PD allowance per year for further training
Recieve specialised trauma informed care training & learn to work with the Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy model.

With a very supportive operational management team providing ad hoc support, you will undertake  a structured 6 week onboarding process with a gradual increase of caseload, and access to the Employee Assistance Program for counselling support, you will be set up for success in your role! 

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with children, young people and their families in similar roles
• Highly developed knowledge of child protection issues and the child protection sector in Queensland
• AHPRA registration
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia 
• Drivers licence and own vehicle

Interested in this position or know someone who might be? 

Referral BONUS - we offer $300 to you if you refer a friend/colleague who we help into a new role!

Apply now or email your resume to Emma (Allied Health Division, QLD) on emma@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 412 394 to learn more!

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