• face2face Reference No #574529 
• 12 Month Contract. Possible Extension 
• Immediate Start
• Based in Wodonga, VIC/NSW
• $55.00 – $65.00 per hour plus Super

Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Clinical Operations, the APS6 Counsellor will be responsible for the provision of high quality clinical services including assessment and referral, evidence based individual, couple and family counselling, and case management to eligible Open Arms clients in order to achieve outcomes identified in care planning processes.

Duties:

• Maintain clinical records according to Open Arms standards, collating and analysing data from client records, and preparing reports as required to assist in evaluating and improving service delivery
• Facilitate the delivery of Open Arms counselling and other programs to veterans, ADF personnel and their families in rural and outer metropolitan areas
• Apply quality assurance principles and procedures to ensure the clinical practice, reporting and invoicing activities of outreach counsellors meet contractual requirements
• Ensure Open Arms contracted counsellors and other providers are accessing relevant services, resources and supports for Open Arms clients
• Liaise and form partnerships with DVA, the ADF, other Government Departments, ex-service organisations, community health and welfare agencies, and all other organisations involved in meeting the identified needs of Veteran and Defence Force communities and families
• Participate in community development and service promotion activities as required
• Participate in Open Arms program evaluation and research activities, contributing to project management activities that implement strategic directions and quality improvement recommendations, and provide feedback for ongoing development of clinical policies and procedures

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualifications as a registered Psychologist with full AHPRA registration

OR

• Qualification as a Social Worker eligible for membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) and be eligible to apply for Mental Health accreditation

AND

• Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance

Please submit your application via the Apply Now button now!

Applications close 9am Friday 28th October 2022

Tony Sapsford                             

Account Manager

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02 6199 5750 [link removed]