Family Therapist / Senior Family Therapist

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert : Family Therapist / Senior Family Therapist The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870.

A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.

The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds.

Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.We are seeking a part-time Senior Family Therapist / Family Therapist to join RCH Mental Health Mid West Community team located in St Albans.The RoleThe Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System recommended family therapy be offered in a greatly expanded capacity in a tertiary or Level 5 Infant, Child and Family Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and the successful applicant will be a key part of fulfilling this recommendation.We have an ongoing part time 0.6EFT position for a dedicated Senior Family Therapist / Family Therapist in our Mid West community team based in St Albans.

The core function of the role is to provide family therapy to infants, children and young people and their families who are receiving treatment, care and support.

The Senior Family Therapist / Family Therapist role will be a highly valued member of the team and form close working relationships with the Team Coordinator and the Discipline Senior.

Staff well-being initiatives, and learning and development opportunities will be made available.

This position will be primarily based in the location listed above, however you may be required to work across sites should the needs of the service require this.To be successful in this role : Family Therapist : Demonstrated clinical skills and experience in the provision of family therapy for infants, children and young people and their familiesDemonstrated ability to practice autonomously, as well as within an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with key internal stakeholdersA commitment and evidence of evidence based practice and continuing professional development including an ability to find and apply evidence in decision-makingHighly developed written and verbal communication skills and inter-personal skillsSenior Family Therapist : Demonstrated clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of family therapy for infants, children and young people and their familiesDemonstrated ability to practice autonomously, as well as within an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrated experience in professional supervision of clinicians and studentsDemonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to maximise service coordination and cooperation as well as capacity building with community agenciesDemonstrated interest or experience in quality improvement and program evaluationTo view the position description please click the below : For more information about the role please contact Dr Hui Yi Wong, Site and Team Coordinator on or .Why work at the RCH?We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities.It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.

Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.