The “Continuing to be Me” (C2bMe) program of Uniting is a comprehensive in reach person centred model of care designed to enable residents living within aged care facilities with mental concerns to access mental health services like those available in the community.

C2bMe offers low and medium intensity interventions through therapeutic groups & individual clinical care led by skilled allied health professionals and supported by RACHs staff.

The role will be supporting aged care facilities in the Shoalhaven region, particularly in Nowra.

• Mental Health Social Worker / Psychologist / Registered Nurse / Counsellor
• Multi-disciplinary, friendly & stable team; some work WFH
• Attractive salary + Salary packaging benefits (pay less tax)

Role Overview:

This role is responsible for independent provision of comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care coordination, psychological and psychosocial interventions consistent with the model of care. The Senior Clinician will be responsible for individual and group-based therapy. They will support consumers in their psychosocial recovery aiming to optimise functioning of RACHs residents to continue living with dignity. They also help develop and facilitate MH and capacity building training to Care Staff.

The role is full-time position with max term until 30th June 2026, 4 days in facility and 1 day flexibility to work from home.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Registered Nursing or Counsellor. Registration with AHPRA or ACA or PACFA or AASW.
•  Minimum 2 -3 years demonstrated and clinical experience (excluding clinical placements) within the mental health field. Ideally with experience working with consumers experiencing mental health concerns
• Demonstrated ability to independently apply professional knowledge and judgment when performing assessments and therapeutic interventions
• Experience delivering contemporary, evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions
• An understanding of recovery model principles and ability to implement these in clinical practice
• Ability to effectively engage consumers and their families, as well as other stakeholders, including the ability to be creative and flexible
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan and deliver individualised psychological interventions to meet the needs of consumers based on a case formulation approach

Even Better:

• Experience working with older people aged 65 and over”

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. 

• Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax), company rewards
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression & development opportunities in a large organisation

At Uniting we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19.  We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Pallavi Bhatia on [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Clinician - Shoalhaven / Nowra enquiry via EthicalJobs.