We are recruiting for a Mental Health Clinician to work for an excellent not for profit organisations who provide counselling and therapy to young people (12-25 years old). The positions would be to provide medium to long term therapeutic support (6-12+ months) and would be a centre based role. The role is based in the Inner West, close to public transport.

About the Role:

• Flexible work hours available
• Part Time position (full time work is also available – looking for a minimum of 2 days per week)
• Market leading salary of between $90-115k plus super (Full Time Equivalent), dependent on experience
• Salary Packaging available
• Varied, therapy focussed work, supporting youth and young people with mental health
• Open to Accredited Mental Health Social Workers, Psychologists, Registered Nurses or Mental Health Occupational Therapists
• Supervision, training and career development opportunities available

About the organisation:

This organisation is a well established not for profit, who provide a range of services to the community. You would receive support and supervision from experienced management and there is opportunity to grow and develop in the role. More details and a job description can be provided.

Duties:

• Build and develop strong working relationships with young people, their family and friends as well as other local services, stakeholders and support organisations
• Understand the needs of the person and determine what the care / services are that would be most appropriate
• Work as part of a wider team and contribute to the development of the program and the development of others.
• Provide evidence-based psychological treatment and assessments for young people aged 12 – 25 years, including psychosocial, mental health and risk assessments, care planning, counselling and/or psychoeducational interventions and care coordination for young people and their families.
• Participate in Care Plan and Case Review meetings and participate in case conferences with GPs, other health professionals and relevant services involved in the client’s care as required.
• Where risk is identified, assertively monitor and manage risk of young people, by providing support and intervention as required.
• Maintain accurate records and work in line with the organisations values and goals

Requirements:

• We require someone who is either an Accredited Mental Health Social Workers, or an AHPRA registered Psychologist, Registered Nurse or  Occupational Therapist
• We are ideally looking for someone with post-qualifying experience and experience in providing therapy – such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 

Should you have any questions feel free to get in touch with Julian Williamson on: 02 9096 2791 or email [email protected]