Child and Family Therapist, The Anchor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Child and Family Therapist, The Anchor. Terms and conditions vacancy

About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

About the opportunity

The Anchor program is nationally renowned for its approaches for working with children impacted by parental conflict following family separation. We strive to find new hope and new beginnings through providing professional, community based counselling, group programs and support for other professionals.

Embrace pioneering best practice as a Child and Family Therapist in our Parramatta Office. You will provide individual counselling and group programs  for children impacted by conflict between their parents following separation and engage with parents to assist them to better support their children.

Due to growth within the team we have 2 positions available. A full time permanent position that will see you work Mon-Fri 35 hours a week and a Part Time fixed term contract until June 2019 working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.   


About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling.
• Eligibility for membership of relevant professional body (e.g. AASW, APS, PACFA).
• Minimum two years previous experience providing individual counselling to children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of / training in systemic family therapy.
• Competence in working with issues of violence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high conflict individuals, couples and families with complex issues.
• Understanding of Child Protection issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as be able to contribute to the functioning of a team.
• Excellent communication, organisation and report writing skills.

Benefits & culture


Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

As a Therapist in our Anchor program you will:

• Receive training and mentoring to improve and learn new skills.
• Enjoy a family friendly workplace
• Enjoy a starting hourly rate of $38.85 plus super with Not For Profit Salary Packaging Available

Click on the link below to apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chloe Bamber on 02 9376 1584 for a confidential discussion.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check and Reference Checks.

Applications close 1st August 2018