About Us:
We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We’re here to Stride.
About the Service:
LikeMind is an innovative mental health service funded by Ministry of Health, providing a one stop hub and support for adults experiencing or having experienced mental health issues.
About the opportunities:
We are seeking passionate and experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Workers, and Clinical and General Psychologists, to join our multidisciplinary team supporting people living with mental ill-health, and their families.
- Located in the centre of Orange – our service offers a range of well-designed and modern therapeutic spaces with natural light
- Work with adults aged 18-65 years
- You will provide high standard assessments and evidence based therapeutic interventions (individual and group)
- Contribute to innovative service delivery to improve the lives of adults experiencing mental health concerns
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate quality care planning for clients
- Conduct Mental Health Care Plan Reviews (5th session) of clients provided to referring GP.
- Your income will be derived directly from Medicare Billings so you will need to be eligible to provide services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS – Better Access).
We offer:
- Flexibility – opportunities to work 1-5 days per week and hours that suit you to work around family or other work commitments
- Benefit from administrative support, including billing, appointment bookings and reminder services
- Opportunities to attend regular case reviews
- Paperless practice with IT support
- An ongoing referral base
- Supportive multidisciplinary team and access to a variety of services provided at the Centre
- Wrap around services – LikeMind clinicians can provide follow up support for people receiving formalised counselling outside of session.
Requirements:
- Must possess tertiary level education in Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work and be registered with APHRA (general registration) or AASW (accredited mental health)
- Relevant experience working with clients with mental health issues
- Eligibility to provide services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS – Better Access).
- Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
- Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions (in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students). As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with all government orders and directives.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Apply now!
To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt – ongoing opportunities available
For queries email [email protected].