Mental Health Clinician headspace Wagga Wagga Relationships Australia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mental Health Clinician headspace Wagga Wagga

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling.  We also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.  With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.

Your new role

  • Fulltime, fixed term contract until 30 June 2025
  • Located in Wagga Wagga, NSW
  • Annual salary between $93,860.70 to $98,860.29

The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for undertaking individual assessments and providing focused psychological strategies for young people with mental health and/or drug and alcohol needs. This role will also work collaboratively with key stakeholders including families, schools, and other non-government organisations to ensure high quality outcomes for clients.


Duties:

In consultation with the Manager, Clinical Lead and Senior Mental Health Clinician (Young) of headspace Wagga Wagga, the Mental Health Clinician:

  • Provides a range of focused psychological interventions (both individual and group) for young people with diagnosed or emerging mental health disorders and/or drug and alcohol issues.
  • Assists family members to find constructive ways to support the young person with mental health or drug and alcohol issues. Liaises with GP’s and other health professionals (as required) to provide patient care in the area of mental health – specifically in the development and review of care plans and participating in case conferences as outlined in the Enhanced Primary Care Guidelines.
  • Complies with relevant ethical and legal requirements governing Mental Health services including headspace and MPHN policies and procedures, and position scope of practice.
  • Utilises a Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) approach, routinely and formally seeking and integrating outcome and alliance feedback from clients/young people to inform and tailor service delivery.

 What you’ll need to succeed

  1. Mental health experience and qualification in the field of Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or Social Science. Current registration/membership with at least one of the following: Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Australian Association for Social Workers (AASW); Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and Level 2 or above Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
  2. Demonstrated experience in assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders.
  3. Knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning evidence-based interventions and clinical practice as well as demonstrated excellence in the practical application of such, in the areas of youth mental health and alcohol and drug use.
  4. Knowledge, skills, and expertise in complex care and the provision of culturally appropriate and socially inclusive services to young people.

 

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via https://racr.org.au/careers/.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.


What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply” button on our website.

Position description with selection criteria is available at https://racr.org.au/careers/.  For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at (02) 6923 9100 or by email  [email protected].  

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 15 October 2023

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Relationships Australia

Job Salary

Full time

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