MST-CAN Crisis Caseworker
Exciting new opportunity to be integral to a new Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect program funded by NSW FACS on the Central Coast
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay
Location: Gosford & Central Coast
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-5615-6387
Fax: +61-8-2321-7263
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Detail information about job MST-CAN Crisis Caseworker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Pioneering new EBM therapy program in NSW
- Ongoing professional training
- Central Coast location
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is a flexible and family friendly workplace offering the opportunity to make a difference in your local community where it's needed most. Our innovative & leading edge social care programs are responsive to the complex and changing needs of the sector and provide our staff opportunities to develop and grow in contemporary work practices, which result in the best outcomes for our clients. We provide a wide range of programs to assist children, young people, individuals and families in Sydney's North and on the NSW Central Coast.
CatholicCare is seeking an individual with mental health clinical training and experience, especially with Indigenous families and communities, to implement Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN).
MST-CAN is an evidence-based treatment model directed at families with children ages 6 to 17 years old where there is on-going physical abuse and neglect.
Industry recognised ongoing professional training and development is provided in line with MST-CAN practices.
Interested persons may locate information about this treatment model on the internet at www.mstservices.com under MST Adaptations / MST-CAN Information or at www.mstcan.com.
Duties include:
- assisting therapists in obtaining clinical outcomes with families,
- maintaining safety, teaching parenting and other skills,
- collecting drug screens, and responding to emergencies.
- ensure rigorous adherence to the principles set by MST Services.
The Crisis Caseworker will function as part of a MST-CAN team and will participate in weekly team supervision and consultation.
The incoming appointee will need to possess the following:
- Experience with EBM therapy programs,
- An ability to rigorously adhere to principles set by MST Services,
- Effective stakeholder management skills,
- Sound understanding of working respectfully with Indigenous communities,
- Must be available to provide periodic on-call 24-hour coverage, and
- Have own transport.
Specific experience in parent management training, crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioural based substance abuse, and behaviourally-based treatments preferred.
A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related discipline will be considered.
To apply please download the position description from our website www.catholiccaredbb.org.au and follow the instructions to apply. Send your CV and letter outlining your suitability for the role to Guy Dobson, guy.dobson@catholiccaredbb.org.au or phone4356 2600 for a confidential discussion.
Closing date: 17 July 2018