The position available is:
- Closed-term Full-time until 30 June 2027
- Part-time may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Based in Queanbeyan, working Monday to Friday with evening shifts on occasion
- Suitable for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Counsellor, Registered Psychologist, or Social Worker
- Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!
As an Allied Health Clinician with the Queanbeyan Mental Health Hub, you will provide evidence-based assessment to inform individual formulation and care plans. You will work collaboratively with people accessing the service and their families to develop individual recovery plans that are person centred and committed to achieving individual therapeutic goals.
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.
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external service providers
- Report on individual progress with people accessing the service during case discussions/ team meetings and also formally using relevant relevant data systems.
- Write professional reports and maintain progress notes on an ongoing bases using electronic databases.
- Actively assist in progressing the growth and development of the service, in line with the Strategic Plan and client demand.
For further information on the Allied Health Clinician role, please read the Position Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
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.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
Essential:
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Counselling or other allied health discipline recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector.
- Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body (including AHPRA, AASW, PACFA, ACA) as a registered, graduate or endorsed Psychologist, accredited Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Counsellor.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine individual care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports, and assist people accessing the service to access necessary services.
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice.
- Have a clear understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health issues in the community.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment.
- Have a high degree of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with report writing and electronic client information management systems.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Eligibility to provide clinical supervision.
For further information, please contact Paul Townsley, Clinical and Operations Manager. E: [email protected] (please do not email applications)
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Attractive remuneration equivalent to HPSS Level 3 + 12% Super!
- Tax-free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation
- 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
- Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks.
