As we continue to grow, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Clinician (Intake, Allocations & Escalation) to join our team in Rockhampton.
Working together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique needs of the community.
We highly value lived/living experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership, forming the foundations of our work.
This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland with the Medicare Mental Health Centres.
Founded in ****, Clarity Healthcare is dedicated to providing compassionate and recovery-based care for individuals facing mental health challenges.
From private services to hospital substitution programmes, we're committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our community.
Here's your chance to be part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary model, working alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, peer workers and mental health nurses under one roof.
Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, bringing with them a range of expertise and skill sets.
They work closely with participants to develop personalised treatment plans that address their individual needs in a safe and empathetic environment.
This role blends clinical work and intake, offering a diverse and engaging workload.
About The Role
We are looking for psychologists, social workers and registered mental health nurses.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting comprehensive intake assessments utilising the Initial Assessment and Response (IAR-DST) tool, determining appropriate service allocations, and managing escalations for high-risk or complex cases
Conducting intake and risk assessments and developing tailored counselling plans in collaboration with participants and their families
Assessment and triage of individuals seeking mental health services
Engaging with participants providing personalised counselling, therapy and brief therapeutic interventions
Advocating for participants and coordinating with other clinicians, peer lived experience workers and stakeholders to enhance interventions and well-being
Monitoring and managing participants' mental health and well-being, collaborating with health professionals as needed
Matching participants with appropriate internal or external mental health services based on clinical assessment and organisational capacity
Participating in clinical meetings, case meetings with peer lived experience workers, training sessions and professional development activities to enhance your expertise
Working in a multi-disciplinary team with peer lived experience workers and other mental health clinicians
About You
Current AHPRA registration in relevant discipline (psychologist, registered mental health) or AASW (Social Worker) – mental health accreditation highly regarded
Demonstrated experience in comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments and evidence-based interventions
Ability to demonstrate and provide mental health triage and participant de-escalation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including good computer literacy
Ability to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders
Passion for making a difference and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, solution-focused environment
Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet program delivery KPIs
What We Offer
A value-driven organisation where our team has chosen our values: integrity and honesty; inclusive and person-centred; continuous learning; accountability; respect
Competitive salary package
We are deeply passionate about a supportive work environment and looking after your mental wellbeing, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, workplace wellness initiatives, one-on-one wellbeing support as part of supervision
A workplace that is fun and exciting to be a part of, working with a team that doesn't take ourselves too seriously and thinks we have a sense of humour, bi-monthly group social events
We value diversity, equity and inclusion at Clarity Health Care.
We aim to continue building a team with a variety of backgrounds, identities and life experiences
Career development opportunities as part of our growing and diversified business
Clinicians play to the top of their game with administration and processes supporting clinicians to deliver outcomes for their clients
A Focus on Professional Development
We offer up to $2,000 in professional development allowance and up to 2 days professional development leave
Working within a team-based model with the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of health professionals
Weekly educational sessions and case review sessions, including professional development led by Professor David Castle
A low ratio of clinicians to team leaders allowing extensive clinical supervision and operational support
If you're ready to bring your passion and expertise to a role that truly makes a difference, either full-time or part-time, we want to hear from you
Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us.
#J-*****-Ljbffr