Child Centred Play Therapist

ABOUT US

We are a private practice that has been operating and growing for the last 4 years in Shepparton.

The clinic focuses on Play Therapy services for children while also offering support for the parents. We also offer Autism Assessments, Lego Based Therapy, Filial Therapy, Mental Health Services and Parent Coaching. Our clients come from different backgrounds and with various levels of trauma and complexity.

We currently operate from Monday to Thursday out of free-standing premises and only have one therapeutic playroom available. We see clients that are NDIS self and plan-managed, agency-funded and private.

WHY JOIN US

The clinic has been run solely by the owner-operator. The decision to hire another Play Therapist is due to an influx of new clients/enquiries.

The clinic will provide in-house services such as booking all appointments into your diary as well as managing all the invoicing so all you have to do is focus on seeing your clients. We provide a safe and relaxed working environment where the main focus is to empower the children to live their best lives.

In addition to the above, the clinic will ensure you have a fully supplied playroom and clinical supervision.

ABOUT YOU

- You are a qualified Registered Play Therapist

- You're trained in a humanistic play therapy modality eg. Child Centred Play Therapy.

- You hold a Mental Health Qualification (such as Social Worker, Master of Counselling, Bachelor of Psychology or Provisional or Clinical Psychology Accreditation, Mental Health Occupational Therapist).

- Registered with your professional peak body (AASW, APS, PACFA, ACA, APTA/APPTA or similar)

- You have sound assessment and writing skills, may have experience in legal reporting, and be confident advocating for families and offering psycho-education to parents/carers and professionals.

- You have a firm grasp and understanding of child development and attachment, the impact of trauma and how it presents, neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology.

- You enjoy being flexible and proactive in your practice, taking initiative, and thriving on communication and authentic practice.

- You are comfortable working autonomously, and actively taking ownership of your responsibilities, your time management and your admin load. This includes maintaining meaningful contact with clients, case notes and emailing.

- Current WWCC

- Current Police Check (less than 6 months)

WHAT WE OFFER

- Fully supplied playroom

- Individual Clinical Supervision

- Clients booked into your diary

- All invoicing and payment reconciliation done for you

- Positive work-life balance based on your needs and wants

- 1-2 days of work per week initially (work as little or as much as you’d like), with the possibility of adding a third day later.

Our main priority is to ensure that your needs are met, monitored and managed to avoid caseload overload. Contract details and remuneration will be discussed at the interview.

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