• Exciting opportunity to be part of our NEW MH, AOD & SP service in Queensland!
• Part-time (0.8FTE) ongoing position available, based out of Hervey Bay.
• $42.86 ph + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to $18,550 + Flexible working conditions.

EACH is proud to be the Lead Agency of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention (MHAODSP) program, a new initiative delivering comprehensive, integrated, and person-centred care across the CCQ region (Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast).

Job Description

Join our Psychological Treatment Services in delivering therapeutic interventions to residents living in Aged Care Facilities who are experiencing mental health concerns.

In this role you will work to improve the lives of residents by:

• Providing high-quality counselling to older individuals in aged care facilities in an individual or group setting.
• Increasing the mental health awareness of residential aged care facility staff, families and carers.
• Collaborating closely with RACFs, families and carers as well as other support stakeholders is essential to improve the mental wellbeing of residents.
• Actively participating in networking and collaborative forums will help develop referral pathways and promote our services at EACH.
• Engaging in clinical, line management, and peer supervision to maintain professional growth and excellence in service provision.

For more information please contact Kerry Boyd (Service Design Manager, National Practice Lead - NDIS and Early Childhood Approach) at [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Clinician - Psychological Treatment Services in Residential Aged Care Facilities - Hervey Bay enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About you

We are seeking an experienced mental health professional who will join our new Better Health service in providing dedicated support to older adults, while also contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in individual counselling therapy, with a focus on mental health, trauma, vulnerable populations, and family conflict.
• Knowledge of services, networks, and of the social model of health and mental health recovery principles.
• Experience in therapeutic approaches such as ACT, mindfulness, and brief therapy.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Windows, Word, Email, database applications).

Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree required (e.g. Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or similar) by discipline governing body for registration, recognition, or endorsement.

• At least 2 years of experience within the mental health field (highly regarded)
• Experience working with older adults (highly regarded)
• Minimum bachelor’s degree required (e.g. Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or similar) by discipline governing body for registration, recognition, or endorsement.
• At least 2 years of experience within the mental health field (highly regarded)
• Experience working with older adults (highly regarded)

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working conditions tailored to you
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

Next steps

This is an exciting opportunity to join EACH through its next phase of change and growth. Upon application, please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received so get in quick!