We support individuals living with
mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Part Time, Permanent (FTE 0.6)
- Classification: Health Professional Level 2 with
a salary range of $88,406 - $98,899 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax
benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your
take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay,
savings thousands in tax each year
- Generous above-award pay and entitlements (see
details below)
- Location: Southern Wellbeing Hub, Morphett Vale SA
About Neami National
“We’re big believers in everyone having the
opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to
achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense
of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the
confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami,
we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.
We’re proud to support 38,000
people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more
than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental
health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.”
About your new role
The
Southern Wellbeing Psychological Therapies programs support clients presenting
with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. Clients
can be referred by GPs or community services for brief to moderate term
focussed-psychological therapy under a current Mental Health Treatment Plan.
The role will include the following:
·
Comprehensive mental health assessments, formulations, and treatment
planning
·
Delivery of focussed psychological strategies and / or referral
on to other clinicians in Links to Wellbeing stepped care programs
·
Liaison with the referrer and other agencies as appropriate, and
discharge planning
·
Utilising Clinical Reviews with psychiatrist/clinical lead and
team to improve quality of care and outcomes for clients.
What you will bring to the role
·
Formal tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work,
Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing
·
Accredited registration with a professional governing body such
as AHRPA, AASW
·
A valid Working with Children Check
·
A valid Vulnerable Person check
·
A minimum 2 years supervised experience in the area of mental
health
·
A minimum 2 years relevant professional development and or
supervision
·
Experience in delivery cognitive behaviour therapy and other
evidence-based interventions
·
Experience as a Mental Health Social Worker, Occupational
Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, or Psychologist
What will Neami offer in return?
·
Generous additional leave entitlements including 16 weeks Paid
Parental Leave, 6 weeks Paid Partner Leave, 2 days Wellness Leave, 2 days
additional Carer’s Leave and 3 days Compassionate Leave per occasion
·
Access to paid study leave and paid external supervision
·
Professional development through regular practice development
sessions and coaching with your supervisor
·
Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to
encourage learning and skill-building
·
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS
- providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to
Neami staff and their immediate family
·
Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining
your work-life balance.
What the role requires
·
National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable
outcomes considered
·
Current Working with Children Check – required before
commencement of work
·
Australian working rights
How to Apply
Please visit the Neami National Website to apply for this postion
If you have any further questions not addressed in the job
advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Andrew Thompson | Clinical Lead | [email protected]
If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the
requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this
opportunity. We’re passionate about creating opportunities and supporting
professional development.
If your application is shortlisted:
- We may invite you to have an informal phone
conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your
experience and interest and answer your questions.
- We may invite you to an interview (which
may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three
panel members from Neami.
Applications Close: 22nd May 2024
Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including
multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and
contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people,
those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and
linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a
workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we
live.