Are you passionate about making a positive impact on mental health in your community?
Join Grand Pacific Health as a Mental Health Clinician in Wagga Wagga, providing vital support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
$5,000 sign on bonus for the successful candidate!
About the role
We are seeking Mental Health Clinicians to support the establishment of the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) in Wagga Wagga.
We have permanent full-time and part time opportunities available. Full-time employees can opt to enjoy a rostered day off each month.
This position reports to the Service Manager and offers the opportunity to:
* Provide immediate intervention and support to consumers experiencing crisis or significant distress.
* Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine care needs and collaboratively develop care plans with consumers and their support networks.
* Deliver evidence-based psychological strategies to consumers, either individually or in group settings.
* Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and external service providers to deliver integrated care.
Why join us?
* Competitive salary + $5,000 sign on bonus
* Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay by reducing your taxable income (up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment).
* Brand new office and facilities in the heart of town
* 17.5% Annual leave loading
* Company-paid parental leave for all parents.
* Employee Assistance Program via LifeWorks for 24x7 counselling support, including telehealth, live chat and wellbeing platform.
* Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
* Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
* Work in a supportive, growing organisation with a focus on employee well-being and a positive workplace culture.
Skills and experience
We are looking for someone with:
* Current or working towards AHPRA registration (Clinical Psychologist, Registered Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist) or accreditation with the AASW as a Mental Health Social Worker.
* The ability to engage effectively with consumers and their families/carers to conduct assessments, coordinate care, and provide referral support.
* Proven skills in delivering holistic, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the capability to work independently when needed.
* A solid understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Why join Grand Pacific Health?
Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering inclusive and integrated health care to communities across NSW and ACT. With a workforce of over 400 people, we provide services from 25 locations and are continuing to grow. Our team members benefit from flexible work options, professional development, and a culture that values well-being and work-life balance.
Medicare Mental Health Centre Young is a collaboration between Grand Pacific Health, Directions Health, Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation and Mission Australia.
Why Wagga Wagga?
Located in the thriving Riverina region, Wagga Wagga provides an ideal setting for professionals seeking a balanced and fulfilling career. With its mix of city amenities and a supportive, close-knit community, Wagga Wagga offers opportunities for professional growth in a region where healthcare is a priority. The area boasts excellent schools, a growing arts and cultural scene, and a cost of living that allows for a comfortable lifestyle.
Wagga Wagga is the perfect place to build your career while staying connected to nature and enjoying the benefits of a more relaxed pace of life.
Interested?
Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.
Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.
For more information please contact: Pareesa Kazmi, Service Manager, pkazmi@gph.org.au or 02 6453 4405
Applications close: 15th December 2024
Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities and people with a disability.
Selected applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination.