Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician
This role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families.
The successful candidate will be working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team that provides ongoing counselling, treatment and support to young people. You will be providing initial intake and assessment and brief interventions of young people and seeking to develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways in the local service system to provide therapeutic intervention, group work and community awareness activities to young people and service providers.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing initial intake and assessment and brief interventions of young people;
* Developing and maintaining appropriate referral pathways in the local service system;
* Providing therapeutic intervention, group work and community awareness activities to young people and service providers;
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* A tertiary degree qualification in social work, psychology, nursing or occupational therapy;
* Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and their families and carers; best practice treatment options; support services; and co-morbidities;
* Demonstrated skills and understanding in working with young people experiencing mental health issues and their families to assess strengths and needs, develop treatment plans collaboratively, and support young people to engage in services at difficult times in their lives;
Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
* Flexible working options;
* Career and development opportunities;
* Access to fitness passport (over 300+ gyms);
* Free access to corporate employee assistance program;
* Salary packaging on a range of everyday living expenses;
About You
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people and their families. You will have experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse client populations, and a well-developed knowledge of diverse cultures and community needs. You are expected to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, have excellent communication skills, and a genuine appreciation for the importance of documentation.
Who We Are
Our organisation is dedicated to serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast through our parishes, schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. We offer a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.