- Allied Health Grade 3 & Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
- Therapist working with Children and Adolescents (80%) and Adults (20%)
- North West Area Mental Health Service, Hume Community Team - Wellness and Recovery
- Part Time Fixed Term (Parental leave backfill) - 28 hours per week
Life With Us:
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an innovative service improvement initiative. This role is suitable for an experienced allied health clinician who thinks outside the square and brings their compassion into every interaction. The person we seek believes Wellness and Recovery are possible for every person.
A Job To Be Proud Of:
- Work autonomously and systemically
- Provide support to schools to support children and families struggling with emerging mental health needs
- Provide mentoring and supervision for junior staff
- Advocate for the rights of the child and young person
- Service schools through an assertive outreach model negotiated and reviewed with the Department of Education
- Provide a range of services including but not limited to secondary consultations, professional development, assessment and systemic treatment
Your Contribution:
- You will have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
- Therapy trained
- Passionate and driven to preserve the good mental health of people
- Experience in providing mental health services in a high demand environment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Understanding of practical application of the Code of Ethics and Mental Health Act (2014)
Applicants must have relevant qualifications, APRA registration (except for social work – AASW member eligibility applicable) and extensive experience in mental health.
Our Commitment to You:
- Recognition of you as both a professional and a whole person
- Acknowledgement and celebration of your skills and your growth
- Continuing investment in professional development
- Opportunities to contribute to the evidence based through research and quality improvement initiatives
Connect With Us:
Get to know us at www.nwmh.org.au or click ‘Apply Now’.
If it sounds like you then please give Deb Carrin a call for more information on 0407870431.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.