Overview
$65.03 - $73.85 p/h + super + penalty rates
Our Ideal Candidate: Operate within multidisciplinary teams providing mental health and wellbeing support to anyone who has served at least one day of continuous fulltime service in the ADF and their immediate families. Clinicians work within the Division of the Department providing counselling services to current and formerly serving Australian Defence Force personnel, their partners, and families. They apply extensive knowledge and experience gained 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 staff or external clinicians. With clients\' consent, Clinicians will liaise with additional treatment providers, family members and/or key stakeholders to enhance therapeutic support. Reporting to the Assistant Director 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. They are required to make decisions, problem solve and navigate complex client issues, whilst adhering to relevant legislation, ethical guidelines, and policies. Critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills are paramount, and Clinicians must demonstrate high levels of integrity and emotional intelligence. Bringing knowledge of veterans\' and their families\' experiences to the role, Clinicians will demonstrate respect for all clients and uphold a strong commitment to
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide high quality clinical services including risk assessment and intervention, referral, evidence-based individual, couple and family counselling, and case management to eligible clients in order to achieve outcomes identified in care planning.
Conduct reviews with clients on counselling progress to determine further approaches and establish additional needs, including extensions to episodes of care.
Using the Client Management System, maintain confidential files for each client that include session progress notes, care plans, risk assessment, and additional client interactions.
Schedule and attend Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, including clinical supervision, to maintain professional registration.
Adhere to relevant legislation, ethical guidelines and policies pertaining to best-practice client care.
Liaise and attend regular meetings with the Assistant Director and other Clinicians to review client cases, including those that may require extensions to episodes of care.
Liaise with clients\' family members and additional treatment providers and/or other stakeholders to coordinate care.
Apply the principles of cooperative and safe working practices consistent with APS Values and the Department\'s mission, vision, approach and values.
Key Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills with competency in the provision of trauma informed, holistic, client centred intake, assessment and brief intervention with vulnerable clients;
Ability to complete clinically appropriate intake assessment and documentation with formulated risk assessments which are tailored, appropriate, and actioned in accordance with presenting risk;
Currency of knowledge in relation to Veterans matters, adherence to polices and procedures including Risk Escalation pathways, reporting and documentation;
High level of written and verbal communication skills;
Sound judgement and the ability to respond to critical incidents in a calm and timely manner;
Excellent IT skills and the ability to confidently navigate IT equipment and software.
Mandatory Requirements
Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration OR
Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Children check
Qualifications
Qualifications as a registered Psychologist / Occupational Therapist / Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, OR
Social Worker with membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) on commencement, OR
A Masters-level counselling qualification and registration with PACFA as a Registered Clinical Counsellor or with ACA at Level 3 or Level 4.
We know Canberra and understand the distinctive requirements of the Defence and Intelligence industry, federal and state governments, as well as private organisations. Our management has more than 50 years combined experience working in Canberra. MTP Services has access to more than 25 major government panels, including ICT, business services and finance.
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