Therapist – Mental Health Therapy Services Barwon Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Great career opportunity, Full-Time Permanent Position available
  • Provide specialised assessments and therapies for MHDAS consumers in line with consumers’ care and treatment plans
  • Work collaboratively with case management services, treating psychiatrists, peer workers and allied health specialists to deliver evidence based and innovative therapies

About the facility

The Mental Health Therapy Services develops and provides specialist assessment, consultation and evidenced-based psychotherapies as part of consumer’s treatment within Barwon Health’s Area and Local Mental Health services. This includes peer work, dedicated allied health inputs, ASD services, comprehensive psychotherapy programs for personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders, and a clinical psychology trainee and registrar program.

About the role

Mental Health Therapists provide psychotherapeutic programs alongside a team of allied health and clinical specialists. As a psychologist, OT, social worker or nurse you will deliver evidence based psychotherapies through group and individual programs targeting difficulties in personality, mood, anxiety, psychosis and trauma. You will work collaboratively with peer workers, well-being staff, community clinicians, inpatient staff and psychiatrists to ensure people receive comprehensive care that helps consumer feel better. As a mental health clinician specialising in delivery of psychotherapy you will develop skills in a range of therapies, getting support from experienced clinical psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. You will expand your interprofessional practice working in collaboration with occupational therapist, dieticians, exercise physiologists, nurses and speech pathologists.

About the culture

Be part of collaborative, growing interprofessional team that is dedicated to delivering high quality and innovative programs.  Therapy services provides dedicated supervision in a variety of psychotherapies, creating a supportive culture that values diversity and consumer perspectives.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Access to employee wellness facility
  • Salary packaging
  • Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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