Our client is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join their Penrith-based service. As a Local Services Navigator, you will play a vital role in providing accessible, mental health services and support in the community. Your role involves building trust with guests and their families, facilitating community connections, and ensuring seamless collaboration with local services. By implementing strength-based, recovery-oriented models of service, you will empower individuals facing mental health challenges. It is a 12-month contract role with the possibility to extend and go full-time permanent position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced social work assessments and interventions to patients and families.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Offer counseling, emotional support, and practical assistance to individuals and families facing medical challenges.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of social work policies and procedures.
- Supervise and mentor junior social work staff as required.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of social work interventions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work.
- Current registration with the appropriate professional body.
- Ability to conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to build a rapport with children and young people and provide strength-based, recovery-oriented models of service.
Benefits:
- Salary packaging $$$
- Learning and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
How to apply:
To apply, please click on the Apply button or alternatively submit your resume addressing the key responsibilities and personal attributes outlined in the position description at [email protected]