**Job description**:
DFP Recruitment are seeking a Mental Health Clinician (AHPRA or AASW registered) to join our Federal Government client within their Clinical Outreach and Groups team in Melbourne on a 12 month contract with possible extensions as an Outreach Program Coordinator.
This role would see you collaboratively managing and coordinating the regions Outreach Program through liaison with management and staff through various avenues.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team & provide assistance to the community.
**As an Outreach Program Coordinator some of your duties will include**:
- Promoting services to potential new contract counsellors
- Direct provision of high quality clinical services including initial intake, assessment and referral, evidence based counselling, case management as required.
- Coordinating and participating in selection, orientation and sourcing of experienced counsellors
- Compliance checking and continuous improvement activities
- Providing clinical liaison and support for contractors in private practice
- Organise training and professional development for Open Arms contract counsellors to value add to their experience of working with the organisation.
- Liaising and forming partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
**To be successful you will have**:
- Experience as a fully registered mental health clinician - either a Psychologist, Social Worker, Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist (must be AHPRA or eligible for AASW registration)
- Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance held and maintained while employed
- Australian Citizenship
**In return you will receive**:
- A competitive hourly rate of **$65 per hour + super**:
- Strong supportive team culture
- Full time hours - Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
- 12 month contract with the view to extend of up to 3 years
Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.