MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Summary about this job

Detail information about job MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the business and the role

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for more than 40 years.  The success of BCHS starts with our staff.  A high level of professionalism and dedication allows BCHS to deliver quality services for the community with a particular focus on the vulnerable and disadvantaged.  As an organisation that employs more than 180 people across a broad range of services, you will find working at Bendigo Community Health Services challenging and rewarding.  We offer the chance for you to make a real difference to those directly in your care and the community in general.  Work-life balance and health and well-being is important in today's busy lifestyle and we have a Staff Health and Well-being Program to take care of that. Added benefits of a career in the community health sector include training programs, flexible working conditions, salary packaging and study assistance.  Does this sound like somewhere you would like to work?  The next chapter in your career story awaits …

Job tasks and responsibilities

The role of the position is:

1. Provide individual and group counselling services to a range of clients aged 18 years and above including those from diverse backgrounds.
2. Facilitate information and education groups.
3. Regularly engage in the intake process that includes a comprehensive risk assessment to gauge the need for referral or presentation to the counselling triage meeting.
4. Provide an integrated practice model that has service providers, internal and external to BCHS, supporting an inclusive, comprehensive and equitable intervention for consumers.
5. Contribute to the provision of counselling services including Psychological Treatment Services (PTS), Refugee Torture and Trauma Counselling and BCHS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as generalist counselling clients as required.

The responsibilities of the position are:-

1. Provide counselling services through a range of psychosocial interventions.  
2. Develop case plans in consultation with the client/s.         
3. Participate in group and/or individual clinical supervision and commit to critical reflection   and discussion of values and ethical conduct.  
4. Participate in line management supervision and discussion of all clients including those that present a risk to self, counsellors and or organisation.          
5. Accurately record and document client and administrative information and collect and collate data within given timeframes.
6. Contribute to service integration, team development and BCHS strategic directions.
7. Undertake responsibilities of the position adhering to Professional standards, relevant legislation and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and requirements.  Working within current equity and access legislation/standards inclusive of all abilities, cultures, genders, sexuality, age and faith.:
8. Perform other duties as directed that are within the limits of the staff member's skill, competence and training and the scope of the staff member's award/agreement classification.

Skills and experience

Essential

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
2. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or membership or eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
3. Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering a range of evidence based interventions including individual counselling and group interventions.
4. Highly developed assessment and engagement skills.
5. Ability to manage a complex case load and provide demand management function (with support) as required.
6. Ability to work within a short to medium term treatment service model.
7. Personal commitment to promoting equality, diversity and human rights in all aspects of service delivery.
8. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records utilising electronic Client Management Systems as well as accurately recording targets and associated compliance documentation.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
10. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
11. A current Driver's Licence.
12. A current Working with Children Check.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated experience building relationships and partnerships with other services and programs to optimise client outcomes.
2. Intermediate to high level skills in Microsoft Office programs.

To obtain a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply for this position go to www.bchs.com.au/careers or alternatively contact Human Resources on 03 5448 1600.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday 9 July 2018.

Applications are to include a Cover Letter, Resume and Statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Job benefits and perks

• Salary Packaging
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Professional Development