Multisystemic Therapy Practitioner

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Berry Street is seeking a Multisystemic Therapy Practitioner for a full-time, permanent role in Noble Park to deliver intensive, home and community based MST to a small caseload of young people aged 10 to 17 and their families. You will partner with caregivers to drive behavior change, collaborate with schools and Child Protection, monitor progress, and maintain MST fidelity, with on-call duties as part of a 24/7 roster. The ideal candidate brings experience delivering therapeutic interventions with families or complex systems, knowledge of family systems theory and CBT, strong engagement with hard-to-reach families, commitment to culturally safe practice, and a relevant bachelor qualification. Apply with resume and cover letter addressing the key criteria by 5pm Friday 26 June 2026; contact Laura Gantenbein for questions.

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive, family- and community-based program supporting young people aged 10–17 with serious behavioural challenges, including offending.

The program focuses on strengthening caregiver capacity and addressing the key drivers of behaviour to help young people remain safely at home and connected to their communities.

The Opportunity

• Noble Park Office, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung Country
• Full-time, Permanent role
• $116K base salary plus super and salary packaging.

As an MST Practitioner, you’ll deliver intensive, evidence-based Multisystemic Therapy to a small caseload of young people and their families, working directly in the homes and communities of young people and their families.

You’ll support young people at risk of entering, or transitioning from, Out of Home Care by partnering with caregivers to drive behaviour change and improve family functioning.

Using a systemic, strengths-based approach, you’ll work across family, peer, school and community systems to address the drivers of behaviour—building caregiver capability, reducing risk factors and achieving measurable, sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver intensive in-home and community-based MST interventions to a small caseload
• Develop and implement targeted, outcomes-focused treatment plans
• Engage caregivers as the primary agents of change
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including schools, Child Protection and community services
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to achieve measurable outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with MST fidelity requirements
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and MST training
• Contribute to a 24/7 on-call roster

About You

You’re a values-driven practitioner who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by creating real impact for young people and families.

You bring:

• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions with young people, families or complex systems
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) family systems theory, CBT and behavioural interventions
• Strong engagement skills with vulnerable or hard-to-reach families
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple service systems
• Strong problem-solving, communication and case planning capabilities
• Commitment to culturally safe practice, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Resilience, adaptability and strong self-management skills
• Bachelor level qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline

Our Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
• Be trained and supported in a globally recognised MST model
• Regular clinical supervision and professional development
• Up to $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 17.5% leave loading
• A strong culture of learning, reflection and support

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by 5pm, Friday 26 June 2026.

Contact information:

• Laura Gantenbein, MST Clinical Supervisor 0418 741 643

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email [email protected]

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.