Mental Health Clinician 

Located in Busselton

Permanent Part Time 30 hrs per fortnight (4 days) 

About us:  

GP down south is a not-for-profit community organisation providing health and wellbeing services in the Peel regions and the Southwest of WA.   Across Peel and the Southwest, we provide Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing, Youth Medical Services and Programs, Outreach, Mobile Health and Chronic Disease Management.  

What we offer:  

We are offering the opportunity to join our southwest Mental Health Clinical Team based in Busselton.  You will be rewarded by working within a supportive team and organisation which has a long history in the southwest region with strong links to other government and non-government organisations.   GP down south has strong clinical governance support and is accredited against the National Mental Health Standards.  We are a progressive organisation and are always looking for ways to improve our service to the southwest community as well as provide opportunities and support to our employees. 

This role is a maximum term contract until 30 June 2024 based on 30 hours a fortnight.  You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team of experienced mental health professionals with professional Clinical Manager support.  

We offer 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata), external clinical supervision allowance and generous professional development opportunities. As a not for profit, you can also access additional benefits through salary packaging.   

About the role: 

We are searching for a person who is passionate about empowering others to improve their mental health and wellbeing, is able to work autonomously, as well as working with and contributing towards our clinical team.    You will be responsible for:  

• provision of clinical assessment 
• evidence based psychological intervention therapies 
• care co-ordination and support to clients experiencing mental health issues via face to face and / or telehealth.  

You must also hold a minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the field of mental health post-graduation.   

As part of the pre-employment checks you will need to complete a Health Declaration and undergo a National Police Clearance (through GP down south systems). 

To download an application package, head to our website www.gpdownsouth.com.au – Employment – GP down south.     

Applicants must address each of the selection criteria outlined in the Application Package and provide a current Resume and cover letter in order to be considered for the role. 

Email applications to: [email protected] 

For further information about the position please contact Jan de Groot (Clinical Manager) at [email protected] or Jackie Bowser (Program Coordinator) at [email protected].  Or you can call on (08) 9754 3662.   
 
Applications close at 4.30pm on 28 July 2023.