Therapeutic Practitioner - Youth Housing InitiativeSummaryCompetitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available.Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges.Maximum term contract with the possibility of extension.We are seeking a Therapeutic Practitioner to join our team. Be part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary team dedicated to assisting young people achieve their full potential. Our dynamic team thrives on innovation and our collaborative approach means you are always well supported. Engage in diverse environments where each day brings new experiences.The Youth Housing Initiative (YHI) is a new innovation project based in Western metropolitan Melbourne, providing long term support to young people who have experienced homelessness.The Therapeutic Practitioner provides key mental health and wellbeing supports to the young people directly and secondary consultation to the YHI team, parents and the community.About youWe are looking for someone who has:Demonstrated ability to deliver mental health and wellbeing supports to young people.Demonstrated ability to work with young people who present with a wide range of behaviours, design and deliver personalised care plans and strategies.Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and evaluating high quality programs and services.Extensive knowledge of relevant services and systems available to young people in the Western Melbourne region.Benefits of working with MCM include:Work in a well-established team.Additional purchase leave available.Access to tax effective NFP salary packaging arrangements (which equates to $15,900) and supportive work/life balance provisions.External clinical supervision.Laptop and mobile phone are supplied.Minimum RequirementsMasters degree in Psychotherapy, Counselling, Psychology or relevant related discipline and eligibility for membership with relevant association.Minimum 3 years experience working young people with complex support needs.Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.Strong passion for working with people and ability to engage young people actively and assertively with complex needs.Experience in providing supportive counselling and case work for young people with complex needs including mental health and AOD.Understanding or experience working with young people at risk of experiencing homelessness, including knowledge of healing-oriented trauma informed approaches.Knowledge on the impact of abuse and trauma on development in order to meet clients needs in a developmental, individualised way.Valid drivers licence, and ability to drive MCM fleet vehicles as a regular element of the role.Screening CriteriaNational Police check.Working with Children check.Valid Victorian Drivers license.Right to Work in Australia.Applications for this role close 7th of March 2025, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.About MCMMCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.We are a leading not-for-profit organisation that offers a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.Our commitment to SafetyMCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of AccessAt MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with an authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.MCM places people at the centre of what we doMCM acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the waterways and lands where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.We commit to ensuring everyone we work with is safe, empowered, supported and respected, especially children and young people. We support and celebrate diversity of race, culture, ability, gender, sexuality and gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Therapeutic Practitioner - Youth Housing Initiative