MatchWorks is part of genU, a respected not-for profit community organisation that’s been working with people with disability, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage for over 65 years. As part of genU, MatchWorks are committed to building our local communities and making everyone’s lives happier and healthier. Our diverse team comes from a range of backgrounds and we look for people who have the energy and life experience to look beyond the resume and connect with our clients to build sustainable outcomes.

MatchWorks is committed to achieving outcomes for jobseekers from over 130 locations across Australia. We understand the challenges, but we embrace the opportunities to make getting people into work an important step in supporting them to realise their dreams.

Hey You!

As part of a national network of mental health professionals, the MatchWorks Health & Wellbeing Consultant role involves providing health & wellbeing support to job seekers accessing Disability Employment Services (DES).

Health & Wellbeing Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting biopsychosocial assessments and the provision of client focused short term interventions;
• Delivering psycho-educational group based interventions;
• Supporting operational staff, such as employment consultants, with managing their clients with health and/or wellbeing concerns;
• Providing return-to-work guidance and offering in-work support as required;
• Building relationships with key stakeholders that contribute to the successful delivery of the service.

As a Health & Wellbeing Consultant, you will:

• Work with individuals on a one-to-one basis and in groups to support those experiencing health and or wellbeing concerns;
• Provide psychoeducation to clients on their health condition and use short term evidence based and best practice interventions to assist them to better manage their health and wellbeing;
• Create an individualised support plan for each client that focuses on return to work and assist as many clients into lasting employment as possible;
• Offer return-to-work advice and guidance for both clients and Employment Consultants;
• Assess and provide clients with practical techniques that enable them to understand and manage their conditions on a long-term basis once in employment;
• Refer clients to relevant external health or specialist services as required;
• Deliver training to operational staff relevant to health and wellbeing topics;
• Ensure service delivery meets the quality standards outlined in our clinical governance framework;
• Be a champion & expert for health and wellbeing services in your area.

Qualifications needed:

The successful candidate will be fully registered as a health professional, with one of the following regulatory bodies:

• Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 
• A counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) at Level 2 or above, or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) at Provisional or Clinical level

Documents needed prior your commencement:

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children’s Check.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ orientation module.
• All applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the genU Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccinations during the recruitment process.

Benefits & Culture

genu staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Investment in You: in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

 
The closing date for these roles is the 24th of October 2022. However, applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.