Health & Wellbeing Consultant- Perth

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MatchWorks is now advertising several new and exciting roles within the Health and Wellbeing team.

Summary about this job

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work

Company: Matchworks

Location: Perth

Work type: Full Time

Salary: Salary Packaging Benefits

Phone: +61-7-3103-1511

Fax: +61-8-6621-2343

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About the Company

MatchWorks has over 800 staff committed to achieving outcomes for jobseekers from over 150 locations across Australia. We understand the challenges but we embrace the opportunities to make getting people into work an important step in supporting them to realise their dreams.

Our diverse team comes from a range of backgrounds and we look for people who have the energy and life experience to look beyond the resume and connect with employers to build sustainable outcomes. 

MatchWorks is part of genU, short for ‘Generation You’, a respected community organisation that’s been 60 years in the making. As a not-for-profit we are committed to building our local communities and making everyone’s lives happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage.

About the Role

Following a successful submission to a recent Federal Government tender, MatchWorks is further expanding its current footprint across Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales, ACT and Queensland. As part of the Employment Services division, the role will involve providing health & wellbeing support to job seekers accessing jobactive and Disability Employment Services (DES).

MatchWorks is advertising for two full time permanent roles within the Health and Wellbeing team in Western Australia. These two positions will be required to provide coverage across Perth including locations such as Victoria Park, Cannington, Gosnells, Mandurah, Rockingham and Armadale. Both roles require flexibility to work across their allotted areas.

Reporting to the Senior Health & Wellbeing Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting biopsychosocial assessments and delivering short term solution focussed interventions to clients;
  • Delivering psycho-educational group based interventions;
  • Supporting operational staff with managing their clients with health and/or wellbeing concerns;
  • Providing return-to-work guidance and offering in-work support as required;
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders that contribute to the successful delivery of the service.

As a Health & Wellbeing Consultant you will:

  • Ensure service delivery meets the quality standards outlined in our clinical governance framework;
  • Be a champion for health and wellbeing services in your area;
  • Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, including GP’s, employers and relevant community bodies that contribute to the successful delivery of the program.

About You

Using your skills as a mental health professional you will:

  • Work with individuals on a one-to-one basis and in groups to support those experiencing health and or wellbeing concerns;
  • Educate clients on their health condition and use short term evidence based interventions to assist them to better manage their health and wellbeing;
  • Support each client to produce a tailored action plan that focuses on return to work and assist as many clients into lasting employment as possible;
  • Offer return-to-work advice and guidance for both clients and Employment Consultants;
  • Assess and provide clients with practical techniques that enable them to manage their conditions on a long-term basis once in employment;
  • Refer clients to relevant external health or specialist services as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be fully registered as a health professional, with one of the following regulatory bodies:

  1. Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
  2. Occupational Therapist registered with AHPRA;
  3. A counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA);
  4. Rehabilitation Counsellor registered with Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC).

About Our Benefits

  • Salary packaging;
  • Car and fuel allowance;
  • Generous professional development;
  • Join an expanding organisation in a growing industry;
  • Highly engaged and professional team;
  • Employee Assistance Program;
  • Opportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks extra leave;
  • Paid volunteer leave;
  • Commitment to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce.

Your application

Please ensure that your application includes a current resume and a cover letter (maximum of 1 page) which addresses the following question:

How would you empower clients to effectively manage their mental health condition whilst progressing them closer to employment?

For any further queries on this role please email: [email protected]

Applications close: Thursday 2nd August, 8pm AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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