Mental Health Nurses (Allied Health Clinicians) Flourish Australia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Flourish Australia has multiple new opportunities for Allied Health Clinicians to join our newly established Queanbeyan Mental Health Hub!

The positions available are:

  • Closed-term full-time ending 30 June 2025 (76 hrs/fortnight)
  • Based in Queanbeyan
  • Suitable for all Allied Health Professionals including but not limited to Mental Health Nurses, Registered Psychologists, or Social Workers
  • Attractive remuneration from $82,000 – $93,500 p.a. (commensurate with experience) + 11% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

About the Opportunities

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community. 

On a day-to-day basis, you will: 

  • Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with the Medicare Better Access model within therapeutic context.
  • Reporting directly to the Clinical and Operations Manager, you will participate in clinical decisions about treatment planning, assessment, risk management and working with other stakeholders and services.
  • Report on individual progress with people accessing the service during case discussions/ team meetings and also formally using relevant relevant data systems.
  • Actively assist in progressing the growth and development of the service, in line with the Strategic Plan and client demand.

Selection Criteria

  • Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing.
  • At least 3 years clinical experience post qualification 
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body (including AHPRA, AASW) as a registered or endorsed Psychologist, accredited Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse; and eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine individual care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports, and assist young people to access necessary services.

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

  • Attractive remuneration equivalent to HPSS Level 3 + 11% Super!
  • Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 
  • Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave 
  • Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
  • Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
  • Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
  • Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
  • Personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
  • Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.

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