ClinicianFlexible

Take Two provides a range of specialised therapeutic intervention services for infants, children and young people who have suffered trauma, neglect and disrupted attachment, and contributes to the service system that provides care, support and protection for these children. Take Two has a comprehensive clinical framework and is supported by a knowledge team that provides internal clinical practice development, research and specialist consultation to the program to enhance outcomes for service users.

• Yarraville office, Bunurong Country
• Full Time, Fixed term (until June 2026)
• Salary range $103 - 106K (depending on yrs of experience) + 11% Super + Salary Packaging

Take Two worked with 1,751 families for an average of 14 months each. - 2022 Berry Street Annual Report

Your Opportunity 

This is an amazing opportunity to join an innovative and inspiring program in helping young people and their families understand trauma and the impact it has on attachment and developmental milestones, through short and long term therapeutic treatment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Take Two Clinician, you will carry a case load of clients including young people, their families and carers, who present at various stages of care.

Through assessment, treatment and closure, therapeutic work will range from short to long term, dependent on the needs and capacity of the client.

Working in a systemic and collaborative manner, you will use theories such as developmental, attachment and trauma theory to guide and develop individual treatment plans to help achieve goals for the young people and families within an appropriate time frame.

Your skills and experience 

We are seeking an experienced clinician who enjoys working within a multi-disciplinary team and are passionate about seeing young people and families reach their goals. A sound understanding of trauma and the impacts on attachment and developmental milestones for young people is essential.

You will hold a Bachelor degree level or higher qualification in a Health or Welfare related field such as Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Family Therapy, Speech Pathology, Art Therapy or related discipline, along with significant experience conducting clinical work with children. 

Experience within the Child Protection system or Out of Home Care sector will be highly regarded.

Extra benefits

• Regular reflective supervision 
• A culture that values and support professional development  
• $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation 
• Flexible work arrangements 
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions! 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family 
• Leave loading 17.5% 
• Extra carers leave!  
• Ongoing training opportunities in therapeutic frameworks

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by Tuesday 15 July 2025.

Queries to Gavin Dowsey - Clinical Team Leader on 0439356455 or Sofie Serafingos - Senior Clinician on 0438 025 038.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.