Principal Practitioner WA/NT
Core
Lead clinical services for complex, high-risk cases involving children, young people, and families in Western Australia and Northern Territory, delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe therapeutic interventions.
Role type
Principal Practitioner (Clinical Services Leader)
Builds
High-quality therapeutic services and coordinated care plans for vulnerable youth and families
Domain
Child and Adolescent Mental Health / Social Work / Trauma-Informed Care
Required skills
Clinical leadership, trauma-informed practice, supervision of specialists, case management, stakeholder engagement, Aboriginal cultural awareness, knowledge of attachment theory, experience with mental health/disability/substance use
Preferred skills
Postgraduate training in child/adolescent/family practice, experience with First Nations communities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership for complex cases, deliver evidence-informed interventions, supervise Therapeutic Specialists and Case Management Coordinator, collaborate with internal/external partners, build relationships with government and community agencies
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on clinical oversight
