Mental Health Counsellor
This role will be integral component of a capacity building pilot across the Hastings and Kempsey areas
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: EACH
Location: Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-4141-1614
Fax: +61-2-9202-1826
E-mail: n\a
Site: n\a
Detail information about job Mental Health Counsellor. Terms and conditions vacancy
About this Role: This role will be integral component of a capacity building pilot across the Hastings and Kempsey area that improves access and quality of early intervention drug, alcohol and mental health treatment services for young people aged 12-16 years. The mental health clinician will work with young people who are at risk of being suspended from school as a result of their problematic AOD use.
- Part Time Position – 30 hours per week over 4 days
- Two Positions Available
- Fixed term role to 30 June 2019 (potential for ongoing role, dependent on funding)
About EACH:
At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.
We provide a range of health, disability, counselling and mental health services across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, ACT and Tasmania.
We recognise that not everyone experiences life equally, due to a range of factors including gender, socio-economic status, cultural background and education level.
Our focus therefore, is about creating opportunities for equitable outcomes. No matter what someone’s starting place, we will support them to achieve their hopes and aspirations.
We embrace diversity in all its forms and respect everyone’s strength and contributions irrespective of gender, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and political views.
Due to new business contracts, an exciting opportunity exists for two experienced counsellors to join our team. This role will be an integral component of a capacity building 4C’s (Counselling, Consultancy & Continuing Care) pilot across the Hastings and Kempsey area that improves access and quality of early intervention drug, alcohol and mental health treatment services for young people aged 12-16 years. The Mental Health clinicians will work as part of a team with young people who are at risk of suspension from school as a result of their problematic AOD use.
The role will operate across both Port Macquarie and Kempsey. You are a dynamic, passionate and highly motivated individual with a relevant qualification who wants to make a difference.
To review and address the Key Selection Criteria of this position, please click on the apply button.
For specific information about the role, please contact: Lisa Hogan, Clinical Lead on 02 6588 7300
Vacancy closes 5pm, Thursday, 12 July 2018.
For a full position description and/or to apply on line please visit our Careers Centre at http://each.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies.
We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusions brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.
Please note that all appointments are subject to one or more of the following forms of pre-employment safety screening checks including; Police Record Check, Working with Children Check, Disability Work Exclusion Scheme Check, Reference Checks and APHRA Registration Check.