Family Therapist

Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare. In partnership with DCJ this service aims to shape how our sector works with families in the future.About the roleThis integrated approach incorporates theory, clinical practice and evidence based research so it’s both a clinical and case management model. Globally this technique has resulted in more ROSH families remaining together and achieving changes in family dynamics that endure over time. FaCS has selected this approach based on its international success increasing children safety and keeping more families together. It’s proven to make a real different to families within the statutory child protection system.Terms: 12 month contract based in Macquarie Park office, covering the Chatswood/ Northern Beaches/ region, and may need to travel to the Hurstville office or community spaces on adhoc basis  for specific team meetings.What will you do?Using your new knowledge, you will work intensively with families to assess strengths, needs and identify goals; develop and monitor case plans aimed at improving family functioning and increasing the safety of children.You will support clients to embed changes particularly behavioural changes and plan for potential challenges that families may face in the future. Critical to the success of the program will be documenting your activity to ensure we can measure the impact of the frameworks within the Australian market and shape future practice standards across the sector.Some of our benefits:Shape the future of family interventionFamily friendly workplace including flexible hoursPool cars and novated lease vehicles availableSalary Packaging options available Covered by our Enterprise AgreementWhat do you need to succeed?You will have a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, Counselling or related discipline and:Experience working with at risk children, young people and/or families in a child protection or counselling roleAbility to actively engage, assess and case manage at risk families using a strengths based approachA clear understanding of child protection issues and the capacity to identify when the level of risk requires statutory child protection interventionStrong attention to detail and commitment to data collectionExcellent relationship building skills and experience engaging with reluctant clientsDesire and confidence to learn new practices and immediately implement techniques with clientsInterest? Apply online today!Call Rachel on 0466 942 708 for more details about the role.Click here for Position Profile 30 AUD Australia - NSW Sydney Macquarie Park 2113