Key Responsibilities
Deliver meaningful evidence-based psychological therapies and services to clients with mental ill health to support their wellbeing goals. Provide comprehensive and flexible therapeutic support service to clients, families, and carers including an advanced level of assessment, short to high intensity interventions, brief intervention, and treatment planning in accordance with professional, ethical, and National Standards utilising significant clinical experience. Apply advanced level of professional judgement within the role, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence for clients with complex care needs. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and commitment to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programs to facilitate the delivery of an efficient and responsive service to clients, families, and carers. Work closely with a person's primary care provider and other key stakeholders/agencies to coordinate the care a client is receiving from multiple providers inclusive of the structured psychological interventions being provided by Mind. Provide counselling and assessment services to a wide range of clients including children, families, and those referred for suicide prevention intervention. What You'll Bring
Tertiary degree qualifications in Counselling, Mental Health, Social Work, Allied Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or other health-related field as designated by Mind. Graduated from an ACA accredited/approved Bachelor of Counselling (AQF level 7) or Master of Counselling (AQF level 9). Able to obtain appropriate registration with the Australian Associate of Social Workers (AASW) and hold Mental Health Accreditation, as well as appropriate registration with AHPRA or equivalent. Proven experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Social Welfare, Housing, Healthcare, or Disability sectors is required. A lived experience of mental ill health and recovery or experience caring for a person with mental ill health is desirable. Benefits
Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses, etc.). Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging. Eligible candidates may have access to incentive payments up to $15,000 for relocation expenses, childcare, or professional development costs, as part of the new Regional Mental Health workforce Grants Program administered by the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV). Professional development through regular supervision sessions. Prioritise your well-being with access to Fitness Passport membership. Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees). Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr