Company Description

• Part-time (.6) contract until June 2026 | Based across the Mid-North Coast region of NSW
• Work within an environment dedicated to supporting older people with mental illness 
• $41.61 – $45.51 p/Hr + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

We’re one of the nation’s leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for almost 50 years. EACH One Matters is one of our programs designed to support older adults with mental illness living in Aged Care Facilities.

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults? EACH is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinician to provide psychological interventions in residential aged care facilities located across the Mid North Coast of NSW. As Mental Health Clinician, you will have the unique opportunity to make a profound impact by supporting the well-being of older individuals through in-reach interventions that foster connection and engagement with families and local supports.

Using a range of modalities, including face-to-face sessions and digital technology, you will deliver high-quality specialist counselling to older adults experiencing mental health difficulties. Our model of care prioritizes place-based activation, peer connection and skill building, and personalized 1:1 therapeutic support.

Working across various sites, you will ensure flexibility and responsiveness in delivering client services. Collaboration is key as you seek opportunities to work alongside other support services, fostering coordinated client care.

Qualifications

To thrive in this position, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/ or relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in providing individual counselling therapy
• Expertise in mental health, trauma, vulnerabilities, and family conflict
• Familiarity with the services and networks available in the Mid North Coast of NSW
• Recommended doses of COVID 19 Vaccination for work in Aged Care setting

Highly regarded Qualifications and/or Certifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, mental health nursing
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with dementia or other related condition

Your demonstrated understanding of the social model of health and mental health recovery principles and processes, coupled with your experience in providing therapeutic approaches will assist you in the success of this position.

Additional Information

What we offer   

EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance 
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC  
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including free on-site parking 
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Novated leasing arrangements

Next Steps   
If you are looking for an opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of people in your community, we’d love to hear from you! Please attach a cover letter with your resume on application.  

If you’d like more information, please view the Position Description or contact David Rogers at [email protected] or 0421 388 166.

Applications close: Monday 7th August 2023

** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don’t miss out and apply today! ** 

*Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment*

At EACH, we aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality, or religion.  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience to apply. 

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s); where culture and heritage is acknowledged, and respected, as being core to their existence. We recognise and respect the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our communities.  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.