• Nelson area, 1 position, 40 hours/week.
• Travel to Blenheim may be required.

As well as Family Therapists, this position would suit those in other professions, e.g. psychology, counselling, social work looking for an opportunity to develop deeper therapeutic work. We offer full training in Family Therapy; Theraplay; TF-CBT and other modalities.

Applicants should have skills in building therapeutic relationships and will need a good awareness and knowledge of working in a trauma informed way through an attachment lens, child development as well as the importance of working systemically.

Stand Tū Māia works to support tamariki who live with whānau or are in care, and are vulnerable to cumulative harm and have complex needs. Responsibilities will include working with a variety of cultures including Māori and Pacifica, and all staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whānau as a form of Te Tiriti redress and valuing Te Ao Māori.

You will join a small team of three practitioners based in Nelson. Professional supervision, both internally and externally are valued and provided. You will have:

• The ability to work independently utilising tools and theories to inform practice
• A high standard of literacy demonstrated in case recording, assessment, analysis and child and family plan documentation
• A full driver's licence
• Professional Registration and where applicable current practicing certificate

Interviews may be conducted in December or the New Year. Position available from mid-January.

For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Heather on +64 297770891 or email heather.curtis@standforchildren.org.nz.