Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

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Summary about this job

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work

Company: FMC Mediation and Counselling Victoria

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-8-6968-9920

Fax: +61-2-3886-6788

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Detail information about job Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Dynamic not for profit organisation
  • Full time or part time
  • Ringwood location (plus outreach as required)

At FMC Mediation & Counselling (FMC), our goal is to improve the personal and relationship challenges of our customers, to deliver positive outcomes and improve lives.  We strive to empower people by giving them choices.

The Role

The role involves the provision of Accessible Psychological Intervention (API) services to eligible clients with a diagnosis of mild to moderate mental illness.  The primary target group for the service is clients on limited income who live in the prescribed catchment area. The appointee will possess comprehensive experience and interest in the assessment and treatment of a variety of psychological conditions across a broad client group including children. The service is primarily delivered onsite at the Ringwood site with some outreach. Key work tasks associated with this role include:

  • Provision of assessment & treatment by way of individual, group and/or family sessions;
  • Development of Psychological Treatment Plans (PTPs), Reviewing progress of PTPs and the outcomes of sessions, supports and strategies, and;
  • Referral of clients to alternative support services where appropriate. 

Professional Qualifications

  • Registered as a Psychologist, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or;
  • Qualified and Registered as a Credentialed Mental Health Social Worker and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years post-registration and experience in mental health.
  • Clinical experience working in a community-based setting is valued.
  • Previous experience working with families and/or children is highly desirable.

This position is available on a full-time basis based in Ringwood with outreach as required. Candidates seeking part time employment are welcome to apply. We provide attractive remuneration (with the range of $79,000 - $95,000 including 11% superannuation), salary packaging (which can increase your take home pay), professional development and generous working conditions. 

FMC offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace. 

For further information, please access a copy of the position description from our website: www.mediation.com.au.    Enquiries may be directed to Dr Anita Tan, Regional Service Manager on 9556 5333.     

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate.

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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