The Opportunity:

• Short-term, part-time locum assignment with a leading not-for-profit to deliver specialist mental health counselling.
• Using evidence-based practice, conduct intake and assessment to develop a mental health treatment plan and up to 10 follow-up counselling sessions.

The Benefits:

• The chance to work with a leading Not-for-Profit delivering specialist mental health and related counselling services.
• Regular team meetings and group supervision.
• Competitive hourly rate in line with SCHADS Award level 5.
• Opportunity to be considered in the long-term recruitment process of the role.

The Duties

• Provide evidence-based intake, assessment and counselling services to individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with local organisations and referring agencies.
• Co-facilitate safe and timely psycho-educational group programs.
• Identify and follow up any risk issues as required.
• Refer clients to appropriate internal and/ or external specialist services, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client records, sharing with appropriate stakeholders in line with organisational, funding body and legislative requirements.

The Need to Haves:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology/ Social Work/ Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing
• Maintain professional registration with AHPRA or AASW as well as discipline relevant Mental Health accreditation (MHASW, BAMH endorsement OT)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in counselling (focused psychological strategies)
• Demonstrated understanding of client centred practice, risk assessment and safety planning
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act 2014

How To Apply:

Please submit a current resume via the apply link.

If you have any queries about the role, please call Andrew Crawford on 03 9828 6565.

All candidates will be required to provide/ be willing to undertake relevant safety, police and reference checks.