Each One Matters - Mental Health Clinician

EACH One Matters is a Mental Health program which provides individual and group therapy tailored to the needs of older people (a resident or transitioning to an aged care facility) who need to talk about the changes in their life.

• Part-time (22.5 hours per week) position until 30th June 2026 with the potential to extend. 
• Based at our Coffs Harbour office + in-reach to aged care facilities + hybrid working conditions.
• Competitive salary + 11% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550   

We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Clinician to join EACH One Matters in providing support to older adults (a resident or transitioning to an aged care facility) who need to talk about the changes in their life.

As Mental Health Clinician your responsibilities will include:

• Providing psychological interventions in residential aged care facilities. You will support the connection and engagement with natural and local supports such as families and loved ones and consult with aged care staff and provide care team planning and integration.
• Providing in-reach and high quality specialist counselling to older people residing in residential aged care facilities experiencing Mental Health difficulties.
• Providing client services that meet prescribed workload expectations and service targets (12 individual sessions; one tier 2 group session; one tier 3 group session per week – full time equivalent).
• Seeking out opportunities to cooperate with other general and specialised support services to guarantee well-coordinated client care.
• Each One Matters staff we work closely with facility staff, residents, your GP, and families.

To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in providing individual counselling therapy, as well as an understanding and experience providing therapeutic approaches such as ACT, mindfulness, brief therapy.
• Demonstrated expertise and understanding in working with Mental Health, the impacts of trauma, vulnerable people and family conflict.
• Knowledge of the services, and networks that are available in the Mid North Coast of NSW.
• Demonstrated understanding of the social model of health and Mental Health recovery principles and processes.
• Computer literacy in Windows, Word, Email and data-base applications.

Highly regarded Qualifications and/or Certifications

• Bachelor Degree qualification desirable by discipline. Dementia specialisation is preferred but not a mandatory qualification.

What we offer
EACH offers all staff benefits including:  

• Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance 
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience 
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop 
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC  
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program 
• Novated leasing arrangements

Next steps 
Please have a read of the position description, attach a resume, and in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' field include brief outline addressing your interest and suitability for this role.

If you’d like more information about the position, please contact David Rogers (Mental Health Services Manager) on 0421 388 *** or at ************@each.com.au

Applications Close Thursday 29th February 2024
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!**

*EACH Commitments*

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.  

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.  For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.