Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.
In December 2024, we commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.
Job Description
Join us in bringing a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees by:
* Providing individual and group counselling sessions to address a broad spectrum of psychosocial issues, including mental health, eating disorders, domestic violence.
* Conducting detailed psychosocial assessments to identify client needs and strengths, and developing personalized treatment plans.
* Offering immediate support and intervention during crisis situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records, including assessment results, treatment plans, and progress notes, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
*** 0.6 FTE position available***
The position is 9-5 (negotiable), 3 days per week, preferably Tues, Thurs and Fri.
We also welcome applications from registered Psychologists .
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* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counselling or a related field.
* Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a counselling work role, preferably working with diverse populations facing various psychosocial issues.
* Demonstrated experience in providing group-based treatment.
* Current registration with a professional body (e.g., ACA, PACFA, APHRA or equivalent).
* Experience providing group counselling and working in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) support
You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health Care and be rewarded with:
* Recognition, acknowledgment, and rewards for your contributions.
* The opportunity to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1,000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
* Free onsite parking
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