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Why this role matters
The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services). We work to a modern, evidence based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here: 1._AOD_Model_Of_Care_2021.pdf (salvationarmy.org.au)
About the role
We are seeking a values driven Clinician who will to provide assessment, treatment and support for young people presenting with comorbidity involving AOD dependency and mental health in an innovative, responsive and flexible youth support service. This will be achieved through assessment, treatment matching, goal setting, regular review, ongoing counseling therapy consultations, exit strategy and follow up.
The main goal of the service is to assist young people to establish and maintain a positive, healthy lifestyle for themselves within the community, in a manner consistent with funding guidelines, ensuring service delivery to clients is appropriate, effective, compliant and of high quality.
You will successfully
- Provide high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support to individuals and families who access Youthlink headfyrst.
- Providing evidence based counselling interventions for young people in the provision of evidence based counselling services.
- Providing appropriate referral pathways and support for young people requiring further support.
- Provide evidence-based, practical, individualised behaviour assessment and support for young people with complex support needs.
- Maintains counselling documentation, plans & reports.
- Ensures to follow all internship requirements (4+2 or 5+1 pathways), as set out by AHPRA. This includes maintaining the required professional development and supervision hours (i.e. 1 hour of supervision must be sought for every 17.5 hours of psychological practice).
- Ensures to seek clinical support from Co-Ordinator/onsite manager when dealing with risk clients
- Routinely screens young people in line with service procedures
- Protects & maintains client confidentiality whilst adhering to legislative privacy principles & TSA polices & procedures
This is full-time, max term(1 year from hire date) position, located in Blacktown, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SACS NSW Level 4.
You will have
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology (must hold Provisional Registration with AHPRA or have internship documentation sent to AHPRA within a fortnight of commencing employment).
- Clinical experience in providing evidence based treatment.
- Ability to build rapport and engage with young people.
- WHS – knowledge of work health safety obligations and to practice these in the workplace in line with TSA policy & procedures and legislation.
- Professional development required to maintain skills for the role.
- Experience in the delivery of mental health services inclusive of specialist skills in assessing, managing and treating clients in a cross cultural setting.
- Able to demonstrate the importance of and have a clear and strong understanding of the value of team work
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to service delivery
- Have a high degree of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with report writing and electronic client information management systems.
- A current driver’s license.
What we offer
- Flexible working conditions
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.