Multi Systemic Therapy Consultant, CYF. Permanent Full Time

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.

From family-based care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive, evidence-based therapeutic program that works with young people who are at risk of (further) engagement in the youth justice system and /or the out-of-home care system.   MST works with the young person’s entire ecosystem—family, school, peers and community—to address young people’s challenging behaviours, including offending, educational disengagement and alcohol and drug misuse to strengthen families and create sustainable, long-term change. Grounded in strong research, the model focuses on empowering families, building strengths, and addressing the underlying drivers of challenging behaviour, with delivery in home and community settings.

• →Provide weekly consultation to MST teams and support clinical decision-making
• →Deliver training, orientation and booster sessions to supervisors and clinicians
• →Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
• →Monitor program data and support evaluation processes
• →Coach and support MST Supervisors and clinicians, including reviewing clinical work
• →Conduct Program Implementation Reviews and support program development
• →Engage with stakeholders, funders and partners to support program success and growth

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or a related field such as counselling or family therapy. Bachelor qualifications with MST Supervisor experience and demonstrable clinical and other essential skills/knowledge as outlined, may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience as an MST Supervisor
• Significant clinical experience in family therapy, behavioural therapy and child development
• Significant experience delivering systemic interventions in community-based settings
• Excellent communication, training and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated understanding of MST principles and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work independently with accountability and a commitment to continuous learning

Please review full position description  Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) Consultant-AUS PD.pdf

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Tracy via tracy.dallas@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply

Advertised: 12 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Jun 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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