Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician
Work alongside a team of clinicians, primary health staff, counsellors and our therapy dog, providing therapeutic services to young people.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Samaritans Foundation
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-2-5838-2009
Fax: +61-2-4676-7952
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Detail information about job Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician. Terms and conditions vacancy
THE COMPANY
Samaritans is a not-for-profit organisation who for over 30 years has been offering support to those in need including young people and families, those with disability or mental health challenges and the wider community. We have over 750 staff and more than 450 volunteers across the regions in which we work. The Samaritans values of Compassion, Integrity, Justice act as our tagline and describe the principles behind the work we do and the way we do it.
headspace Maitland provides a unique setting for clients and staff, offering a relaxed environment for young people and their families. Work alongside a team of clinicians, primary health staff, counsellors and our therapy dog “Melash[BH1] ”, providing therapeutic services to young people 12 – 25 years in the areas of: mental health, drug and alcohol, primary health and educational and vocational services.
THE ROLE
We are currently looking for two experienced Early Intervention Mental Health Clinicians to join our Maitland team on a Part Time, Fixed Term basis (48hrs per fortnight, until 30 June 2019). Working within a multidisciplinary team, providing initial intake and assessment and brief interventions of young people accessing headspace Maitland to engage in ongoing counselling, treatment and support. You will develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways and work with other services in the local service system to support and advocate for the young people aged 12 – 25 years and provide therapeutic intervention, group work and community awareness activities to young people and service providers as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
With extensive experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse client populations, you will have a network of resources and community services. You will have experience and knowledge of psychological practice in the areas of Child, Adolescent and Family clinical services, as well as a well-developed knowledge of diverse cultures and community needs. The Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician will be able to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improve client care and outcomes.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary qualifications in Social work, Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy
- A demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and their families and carers; best practice treatment options; support services; and co-morbidities
- Demonstrated skills and understanding of working with young people in a therapeutic group setting; evidence-based counselling and ongoing treatment
- Valid Driver’s License, Senior First Aid Certificate, and the ability to obtain a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check
THE BENEFITS
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Attractive salary packaging options
- Family friendly, flexible working hours
- Caretrac corporate gym membership;
- Career and development opportunities;
- Payroll giving program;
- The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment.
This position is a Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2010 position with an above award allowance. This equates to an hourly rate of $32.13 – $35.18 (exact amount dependant on experience).
If this sounds like you then click on the "Apply for this job" button and submit your resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria.
Applications for this exciting role close 9:00am Monday 30th July 2018
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
No agencies or third party applications please.