Occupational Therapist | Trauma Informed Care | Paediatric Caseload

Do you have a passion for supporting vulnerable clients with mental health and trauma?

Are you looking for a role where you can make a big impact the lives of paediatric clients?

Join this industry leading, National, not-for-profit provider that specialises in prevention, skilled therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk.

- Salaries starting at $95,000 - $110,000 + Super + Salary packaging
- Work with a paediatric caseload in a hybrid role (clinic and community)
- Specialist caseload supporting children who have engaged in HSB or are victims of SA

They are seeking a dedicated, adaptable and introspective mental health Occupational therapist supporting children in the Rockhampton community.

Full time and part time roles available. Relocation assistance available!

The Benefits:

- Salaries starting at $95,000 - $110,000 + Super + Benefits
- Hybrid role - supporting clients in clinic and community settings
- Specialised training in trauma focused CBT
- Work with the Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy model to support clients
- Low billable targets - total of 16-20 client sessions a week
- Minimum of $1300 for PD per year per clinician
- Structured 6 week onboarding procedure
- WFH options to complete admin and telehealth sessions
- Work with an Employer of Choice awarded organisation, in categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
- Access Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
- Above-award leave provisions including additional study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
- Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.




- Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
- Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for formal and entertainment.
- Supportive and approachable operational management team

Your Role:

- Maintain a client case load of 16-20 paediatric clients (per week), identifying and working toward client goals to achieve successful case outcomes for clients.
- Provide trauma informed, developmentally sensitive and culturally safe counselling and support to children and young people who have experienced SA or have been involved in HSB.
- Encourage and strengthening supportive relationships with adult caregivers
- Enhance psychosocial outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma

How you will be supported:

Access a minimum of $1300 PD allowance per year for further training.

Receive specialised trauma informed care training & learn to work with the Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy model.

With a very supportive operational management team providing ad hoc support, you will undertake a structured 6 week onboarding process with a gradual increase of caseload, and access to the Employee Assistance Program for counselling support, you will be set up for success in your role!

Requirements:

- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- At least two (2) years’ experience working with children, young people and their families in similar roles
- Highly developed knowledge of child protection issues and the child protection sector in Queensland
- AHPRA registration
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Drivers licence and own vehicle

Interested in this position or know someone who might be? Referral BONUS: we offer $300 to you if you refer a friend/colleague who we help into a new role!

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Occupational Therapist | Trauma Informed Care | Paediatric Caseload (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Rockhampton Regional