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SalaryClinical Lead
We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Full Time Permanent
- Classification: Nurses Award 2020 Level 3, $116,880 - $123,243 or Health Professional & Support Services Award 2020 Level 3, $106,427- $121,030 + 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: Geelong, VIC
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 mentalhealth 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
Step Thru Care, Geelong- Otway's is an exciting new service which provides the Geelong- Otway's communities a service to attend when experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug concerns.
Service delivery will reflect principals of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery Oriented practice.
The Step Thru Care service will provide a holistic approach to care, addressing a range of social, physical, and emotional needs informed by Collaborative Relational Practice (CRP) and supported by best practice in evidence-based and evidence informed care. Step Thru Care - Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) model is a partnership-led service delivery model intended to address co-occurring AOD and mental health support needs, as well as independent AOD and mental health support needs across western Victoria.
What you will bring to the role
- Formal tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
- Current full registration as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) essential, or full registration as a Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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 discipline-specific 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
- A Valid Australian Drivers Licence
- 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
The terms and conditions of therole are listed in the attached position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal. If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:
Rebecca Harvey | Senior Manager Operations | *************@neaminational.org.au
Applications Close: 14 April 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.
