Therapist

Job description

Position Title: Therapist – CSAS (Cairns Sexual Assault Service) Location: Cairns: Full-time, Contract/Temp up until 31/12/2026 (with possibility of extension) This role provides trauma-informed counselling, support, and advocacy to people aged 12 and above who have who have experienced sexual harm, and children and young people aged 12 to 17 years both inside and external to the statutory child protection system who have experienced sexual violence and/ or exhibiting sexually reactive behaviours (SRB). The role also involves supporting non-offending family members, kin, caregivers and/or carers and support networks including Child Safety, Youth Justice, schools, and health professionals. Key Responsibilities: - Provide individualised, developmentally appropriate trauma-informed therapy to children and young people referred to the CSAS program. - Offer counselling and psychoeducation to caregivers to support family safety and engagement in the therapeutic process. - Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop case plans in collaboration with the client, family, and other professionals. - Participate in regular clinical supervision and team case discussions. - Maintain accurate an...