OPEN ARMS – Counsellor – Adelaide
Here is your chance to give back! Open Arms is Australia’s leading provider of mental health assessment and counselling for Australian veterans and their families. As a ‘Counsellor’ within this federal government department, you will play a key role in making a substantial difference in the lives of veterans and their families.
ABOUT THE ROLE : As a mental health professional, all intervention implemented will be evidence based with tried and proven results. With the patient and their wellbeing at the forefront of your thinking, you will:
- Provide high quality clinical services including assessment; referral; and evidence based individual, couple and family counselling
- Deliver complex case management services
- Liaise and form partnerships with key external stakeholders
- Promote community development and services
- Participate in Open Arms program evaluation and research activities
ABOUT YOU:
- Qualified Psychologist with AHPRA Registration OR Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with full Australian AASW registration (AMHSW)
- Minimum 3 years experience with clinical case management
- Defence Force or Veterans Affairs knowledge an advantage
- Australian citizen (federal government requirement)
BENEFITS:
- $50 to $65 p/h + 9.5% superannuation, paid weekly
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours / week) 1 year initial contract with view to extend
- Provide meaningful support and enhance mental health & wellbeing of this community of veterans, defence members & their families
- Supportive team environment
If this position appeals to you, apply today! If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact me, Anoise either via email – [email protected] or call 02 8235 3309.