Organisation : Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (headspace Batemans Bay)
Location : NSW Regional (Batemans Bay)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services, Mental Health, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $86,516.68 – $89,530.63 plus super for a full time position
Application closing date : 8 Mar, 2022
About the organisation
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of young people every day?
headspace Batemans Bay provides young people with access to Allied Health Professionals and community supports to assist young people to access the support they need to develop and maintain the skills and confidence to live healthy and happy lives. headspace Batemans Bay also engages in community awareness and seeks to develop and implement innovative programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the region. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region is the lead agency for headspace Batemans Bay and is supported by a Consortium.
Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.
With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.
This position is responsible for undertaking individual assessments and providing focused psychological strategies for a diverse range of clients with mental health needs.
About the role
In consultation with the Clinical Lead and Manager, headspace Batemans Bay, the Mental Health Clinician:
- provides individual and group psychological interventions to clients as per program requirements;
- develops suitable and culturally-appropriate group and individual focused psychological interventions
- liaises with GPs and (as required) other health professionals to provide patient care in the area of mental health—specifically in the development and review of care plans, and participating in case conferences as outlined in the Enhanced Primary Care Guidelines;
- delivers psycho-education regarding the nature of mental health and associated problems, make available information services, and avenues of access to such services;
What you’ll need to succeed
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling, occupational therapy or other relevant field and a relevant professional registration.
- Demonstrated competence in the provision of a full range of mental health services including mental state and psychological assessments (including crisis assessments), individual, family and group, treatments for young people presenting with a range of behavioural, emotional, social or developmental issues, including psychosis and alcohol/other drug issues.
- Knowledge, experience, understanding and demonstrated passion for, and interest in, the health and welfare issues affecting young people and extensive skills and experience in assessment of young people and ability to engage with young people and their families holistically including capacity to provide flexible outreach services.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, culturally diverse and LGBTQIA communities.
This is a fixed-term, part-time (0.6) position available to 30 June 2023, with the possibility of extension (both in hours and length of contract) – based in Batemans Bay.
For the full list of duties and the selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Mental Health Clinician via Pro Bono Australia.
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