Uniting is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinician to join our Adult Mental Health Services in Chatswood. In this full-time role, role, you will provide assessment, treatment and case management to adults with complex mental health conditions. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

• Join team of skilled and compassionate Clinicians - Psychologist, Social worker, RN, OT
• Full-time contract in Chatswood with some flexibility
• Directly help people with mental health challenges in the community

This adult mental health service, run by Uniting, is for people with GP-diagnosed mental illness aged 18 years and over and living in the Northern Sydney local government areas (LGAs).

Role Overview:

The Clinician role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The Clinician will:

• Provide evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions tailored to meet the individual needs of adults within a Recovery Framework.
• Provide mental health assessments, including completion of mental state examination, risk assessment, case formulations and individual treatment planning.
• Develop, implement and evaluate appropriate treatment plans for each person in collaboration with the consumers, families and members of the multidisciplinary team

Position Criteria:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work with full registration with AHPRA or eligible for membership with the AASW.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience of clinical practice field (excluding placements) within the mental health providing high quality triage, assessment and evidence based psychological interventions where required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan and coordinate a comprehensive bio-psychosocial approach and interventions to meet the needs of clients.
• Demonstrated a commitment or willingness to continue professional development, contribute to workplace education through clinical supervision, training and education through the provision of seminars, lectures or in-services.
• Current NSW Driver’s License  

To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Position criteria.

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. 

• Generous Salary packaging entitlements for PBI ( pay less tax) 
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression & development opportunities in large organisation

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on 0438 206 164 or [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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