Position Title - Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Rehabilitation Counsellor/Qualified Allied Health Professional)
Position Purpose
The overall purpose of the Mental Health Clinician/ Qualified Allied Health Professional role is to 1. undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical support tasks to assist clients to achieve their supporting needs with high quality service standards. 2. for the Clinic lead role only, manage a team of clinicians and a team of MH support workers and lead the clinic in general, depending on your skills and experiences.
Contract
Flexible options, full time, part time, casual, subcontracting, based at our Stretton Clinic, 4116
Award
Industry Awards
Organisation
LWWHC’s Mission
LWWHC's mission is to assist people in need to better manage their worries in a culturally appropriate way through counselling at all levels and allied health collaboration model so that they increase the ability of resilience and maintain physical and psychological health wherever they live.
LWWHC Intro
LWWHC is a growing clinic with utmost integrity in all interactions, customer-centric, collaborative focus. Our vision is to build a better and stronger mental health resilient community by effectively supporting people with mental health issues and practically training mental health clinicians. The success of our model has been recognised within the mental health and allied health community, with us winning multiple awards including the Queensland Mental Health Awards, Australian Association of Social Workers National Excellence Awards for our support to the community and our clients.
LWWHC Values: Respectful | Responsive | Quality | Informed | Professional | Strength-focused
Our work environment includes:
Modern A grade office setting
On site free parking
Complimentary drinks and kitchen usage
24/7 office access
On site Cafe and Gym
nearby GP clinics and shopping centres
Close to public transport
Work-from-home options
Career growth opportunities
On-the-job training
Flexible working hours
Safe work environment
Supportive workplace culture
Your benefits of Working at LWWHC
· Successful and growing private practice
· Above awards remuneration packages
· Supportive team with like-minded clinicians
· Pleasant and professional working environment
· Advanced IT system that enables the flexibility of your clinical work
· Autonomy to develop self-interests
· Full administration and clinical support
· FREE/paid internal individual or group supervision as per your agreements
· Structured Career Progression Pathway to achieve your full potential
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Deliverables
Service Provision
1. Psychotherapy/Counselling/ Diagnoses (if qualified) Service: assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality therapeutic services and maintain respectful and compassionate relationships with program participants.
2.Case management: provide care and practical support to eligible individuals with an NDIS Plan or other fundings to strengthen their abilities to coordinate and implement supports and participate more fully in the community.
3. Supervision (if applied): providing clinical supervision to less experienced clinicians or mental health support workers, including maintaining clinical standards and supporting clinical governance
4. Provide services and supports in collaboration with other stakeholders.
5. Ensure that positive and productive relationships exist among LWWHC, the local community, and families.
6. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to provide services and supports within the parameters of the funding available.
7. Participate in regular professional development opportunities to keep up with current developments
8. Fulfill administrative requirements such as data collection and record keeping
9. Ensure compliance with our duty of care to clients (Code of Conduct).
10. Ensure services meet quality service standards, and contract agreements.
People Leadership if applied
· Contribute to maintaining an effective team.
· Actively support the clinical and professional development of peers.
· Attend and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required whilst seeking guidance and feedback from others for work performed.
Workplace Health & Safety
· Responsible for ensuring that LWWHC complies with its legal requirements and strives for best practice in the provision of a safe workplace for all.
· Work within the policies and procedures of the organisation particularly those promoting a safe working environment (including WH&S procedures),
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualifications & Knowledge/Experience
· Bachelor degree or above in relevant professions, i.e., AASW, AHPRA or ASORC
Technical Competencies
1. Demonstrated your professional and personal values align with LWWHC values
2. Demonstrated NDIS knowledge and ability to provide individualised practical support to clients and their families/carers in accordance with the client’s NDIS goals.
3. Demonstrated ability to apply therapeutic interventions, assessment tools and group facilitating under most government and non-government funding schemes, i.e., Medicare, Workcover, EAP etc
4. Demonstrated skills and ability in engaging and working with clients from diverse demographic and professional background
5. Demonstrated ability to work under KPI for employee model only
6. Demonstrated excellent high level communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal.
7. Demonstrated good computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and other management software.
8. For clinic lead role only, demonstrated your good business development skills and experiences
Licenses & Accreditations
· Current NDIS Worker Card
· Current Blue Card
· Membership in relevant professions, i.e., AASW, AHPRA or ASORC
· Driver’s license and a car (required for all roles which travel to deliver services)
If this sounds like you, please address the SELECTION CRITERIA for further HR considerations. In this win-win work relationships, we are positive to support you to achieve what you pursue. Contact us today.
Pay: Up to $142,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected salary/hourly rate?
Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Required)
Experience:
- Mental health counselling: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- other languages (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
