• FTE 0.6 - 1.0 (Full Time or Part Time) Fixed Term until 30 June 2023
• Rewarding and valuable work. Make a difference & support older adults living in aged care
• Be an advocate for the most disadvantaged and isolated people in our community
• Help us to shape service provision to RACFs and become a valued member of our team
• Extend your career in this autonomous outreach role that has supervision and stakeholder engagement
• Above award salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging

about the role

Due to growth and expansion the Wellbeing Support Service for Older Adults (WSSOA) Program at Star Health is seeking to recruit an additional Senior Psychologist to our team.

The successful applicants will provide in-reach counselling and individually tailored interventions to older adult residents living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. The successful applicant will be required to attend and work independently from a cluster of RACFs.

The Program covers the local government areas (LGAs) of Port Phillip, Stonnington, Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston, Dandenong, Casey & Cardinia. Practitioners are allocated to provide service to RACFs across 2 LGAs.

Please note: These positions maybe offered as full-time or part-time (1.0 EFT to 0.6 EFT) to appropriate candidates.

Ideally, you will possess

• A professional qualification in Psychology or Clinical Psychology (with AHPRA registration)
• Experience in working with older adults and/or mental health counselling. Minimum of 3 years direct counselling experience or 5 years in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide day-to-day task supervision to clinical psych & psych students undertaking field education placements
  with the program.
• Excellent knowledge of working with older adults or Mental Health counselling.
• A clear understanding of service provision using a client centred, recovery orientated mental health framework.

In return, we offer

• Above award salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging
• Extend your career in this autonomous outreach role that has supervision and stakeholder engagement
• Shape and tailor the services offered to elders in your community
• Family friendly policies. You choose your EFT. Possibility to WFH between sessions.
• No two days ever the same!
• Great team culture - passionate and supportive peers

What makes Star Health Tick?

Star Health works in partnership with people and communities to promote and improve equity, health and wellbeing by delivering innovative client-directed services that take into account the context of the individual and the community, and championing prevention and change to address the structural reasons for health inequity.

how to apply

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Applicants must address the Key Capabilities - Essential within the covering letter.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role, please contact Michelle Arnel, Manager - Wellbeing Support Service for Older Adults on 03 9525 1300.