Play Therapy and Childrens Mental Health Graduate Program - Start Immediately

Possum House Play Therapy and Children's Mental Health Graduate Program

Do you want to be a Registered Play Therapist?

Do you want to earn while you train?

Are you already a Social Worker, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Art Therapist or Music Therapist with 2 years experience working with children?

then read on......

Possum House are offering a unique opportunity for an experienced clinician who would like a new challenge to train over 12-24 months as a Play Therapist. The training program meets the Australian Play Therapy Association requirement for full registration including over 150 hours of training and 50 hours of clinical supervision by a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor funded by Possum House. For Social Workers this also counts towards the Accredited Mental Health Social Worker AASW registration requirements

About You

Applications need to be passionate about helping children and one of the following....  

A Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Social Work and eligibility to register with the AASW 

A Bachelors degree or higher in Counselling and registered with the Australian Counselling Association

A Credentialed Mental Health Nurse 

A registered or clinical psychologist 

An Occupational Therapist 

A Music Therapist eligible for registration with AMTA 

An Art Therapist eligible for registration with ANZACATA

About Us 

Possum House opened in 2019 and was the first Play Therapy provider in the South West Region.Since opening our doors we have built a strong reputation for delivering high quality therapy sessions to children presenting with a wide range of difficulties 

We have a strong ethical approach to the way we deliver services. We maintain reasonable caseloads so our therapists do not burn out, and have a supportive team of experienced clinicians happy to share their knowledge. 

Our approach is neurodiversity affirming and our work culture is strongly family focused with flexible hours and full time / part time options for employment 

Position will be based in Warrnambool and outreaching to Portland.

Does this sound like you?

If so then please contact us through this website for more information To apply please email us a copy of your CV and cover letter. Applications close 30/6/2024