Cognitive Remediation Clinician
Work with the Group Manager (Research) to conduct a research project facilitating a computerised cognitive remediation program.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Lives Lived Well
Location: Blue Mountains & Central West
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-2-7020-2611
Fax: +61-3-4785-8677
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Detail information about job Cognitive Remediation Clinician. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 21 Hours per week
- Salary packaging opportunities to increase take home pay
- Based in our service in Orange
- Part Time Max-Term Contract Position - until June, 2020.
- 21 Hours per week.
- New position to Lives Lived Well.
- Based in our service in Orange.
- Salary packaging opportunities to increase take home pay.
- Have 5 extra day offs including one for your Birthday.
About us
At Lives Lived Well we are passionate about the possibilities - for our clients and our workforce. We are a leading, not-for-profit organisation with over 360 employees (in addition to many volunteers) across 36 locations in Queensland and New South Wales. We deliver innovative and accessible services aimed at influencing behaviour, reducing harm, aiding recovery and bringing about positive change in people's lives.
The Opportunity
As a Cognitive Remediation Clinician, you will work with the Group Manager (Research) to conduct a research project facilitating a computerised cognitive remediation program. This position will assess people's cognitive functioning, deliver the remediation program and support changes in daily functions. It will also support other facilitators, collecting screening and outcome measures including follow-up from participating residents and managing the administration of the project including ethical conduct and required reporting.
The role will also include:
- Undertake training in the program including assessment of competence; and regular supervision.
- Assessing and supporting participants to undertake the program.
- Assist with ethics applications and reporting
- Developing project implementation plans
- Participate in the University of Queensland research team meetings with project progress reports and problem solving.
What you will bring to the role:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant human service discipline (such as Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or allied health)
- Eligible or have membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years) in drug and alcohol, mental health service delivery, or related field, including experience or knowledge of cognitive remediation processes.
- Demonstrated ability in facilitating both group therapy and training sessions.
- Demonstrated experience in reflective practice, client centred practice and evaluation and research.
- Experience in conducting research projects including writing research reports and publications (desirable).
- Experience in residential rehabilitation services (desirable).
- Demonstrated skills in working with/for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal professionals, organisations and communities (desirable).
To apply for this job go to: "liveslivedwellcareers.org.au" & enter ref code: 4241351. Applications close 29 July 2018