Clinician (APS 6) – Open Arms Division
Clinicians (APS 6) work within the Open Arms Division of the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) providing counselling services to current and formerly serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, their partners and families. They apply extensive knowledge and experience from a relevant background in psychology, social work, counselling, occupational therapy, or nursing to build rapport with clients, understand their unique experiences and work with them to identify goals that will enhance mental health and wellbeing.
Clinicians provide evidence-based assessment, formulation and treatment for a range of psychological conditions, and keep confidential care plans and clinical notes to reflect counselling progress. They may also provide co‐facilitation for group programs alongside fellow Open Arms staff or external clinicians. With clients' consent, Clinicians will liaise with additional treatment providers, family members and or key Open Arms and DVA stakeholders to enhance therapeutic support.
Reporting to the Assistant Director (EL 1), Clinicians are required to attend regular case reviews and operational supervision to discuss client progress and complex cases with the Assistant Director and other Clinicians, and to make decisions, problem‐solve and navigate complex client issues while adhering to relevant legislation, ethical guidelines and policies.
Critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills are paramount. Clinicians must demonstrate high levels of integrity and emotional intelligence, respect for all clients and uphold a strong commitment to confidentiality and privacy.
Responsibilities
* Provide individual and group counselling services, including assessment, formulation and treatment of psychological conditions.
* Maintain confidential care plans and clinical notes reflecting counselling progress.
* Co‐facilitate group programmes with Open Arms staff or external clinicians.
* Liaise with additional treatment providers, family members and or key Open Arms and DVA stakeholders to enhance therapeutic support.
* Attend regular case reviews and operational supervision with the Assistant Director and other Clinicians.
* Make decisions, problem‐solve and navigate complex client issues while adhering to legislation, ethical guidelines and policies.
* Operate within multidisciplinary teams providing mental health and wellbeing support to anyone who has served at least one day of continuous full‐time service in the ADF and their immediate families.
Qualifications and Requirements
APS 6 level eligibility.
Relevant background and experience in psychology, social work, counselling, occupational therapy or nursing.
Experience working with veterans and their families is an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
Our Commitment
DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. We are a Veteran Employer of Choice and actively support veterans and families of veterans.
Candidate Information Pack
For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.
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