AddressThe Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals is community-led and integrated through a collaborative partnership between us at Inspiro, Wellways, Eastern Health, and Oonah. The Locals are dedicated to placing the community at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing reform in the Yarra Ranges. The focus being on care and support for people who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug treatment and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters.
Our Towards Change Team is seeking an experienced Family Therapist who will utilise their specialised expertise in supporting adults (26 and over) to enhance their mental health and wellbeing.
The role is ongoing, part time 0.4FTE, (2 days per week), and based mainly at our Lilydale site plus other sites if required (Yarra Junction and Belgrave).
Come and join our values-based, community organisation - being Friendly, ClientCentred and Local are who we are and what we’re about.
About the role
This role is dedicated to fostering positive outcomes within the context of family dynamics, working with family members, carers and supporters as well as participants as they access services at the Local.
The Family Therapist aims to contribute to improved outcomes for participants and their family, carers, and supporters. You will provide therapeutic counselling/psychotherapy, conduct comprehensive assessments, and support participants on their recovery journey within the family context, aligning with the overarching goal of mental health reform. You will demonstrate enthusiasm and a profound passion for driving mental health reform within Victoria's evolving mental health system.
In the role you will:
- Facilitate therapeutic sessions with individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges, incorporating a family-centred approach to address the broader dynamics and support systems.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the individual's challenges within the context of family dynamics.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and holistic and tailored approach to care, integrating family perspectives into treatment planning.
- Collaborate with participants, and where appropriate their families, to design and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
- Provide psychoeducation to families, carers, and supporters to enhance their understanding of mental health and addiction challenges, promoting empathy and informed support.
- Address crises within the family context, implementing appropriate interventions and risk management strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
- Advocate for the inclusion of family perspectives in treatment planning and decision-making processes within the mental health and wellbeing service, promoting a family-inclusive and collaborative approach.
- Keep detailed and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress notes in compliance with ethical and legal guidelines
- Offer expertise and consultation to the team within the Yarra Ranges Local, sharing insights on family dynamics and interventions for a more comprehensive understanding of the participant's situation.
About you:
- Demonstrated high level of self-awareness and an ability to operate within clearly defined boundaries of responsibility.
- Strong ability to convey warmth and openness in all communication.
- Ability to practice self-reflection and hold a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to contribute to service and team development and the promotion of the Local and its services.
- Capability to make informed decisions on reasonably complex issues, aligning with established policies and procedures, and adept at identifying and resolving problems or obstacles in collaboration with team members.
- Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, efficiently managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- In-depth knowledge of trauma-informed practice and practical experience in applying person-centred approaches.
- Familiarity with single-session and brief intervention models of support.
- Exceptional communication skills, encompassing proficiency in written, verbal, and interpersonal interactions.
- Ability to work respectfully and creatively with CALD client populations, Indigenous Peoples and the LGBTIQA+ Community.
You will also have:
- Tertiary Qualification in Family Therapy
For a copy of the full Position Description, please visit our Careers page https://www.inspiro.org.au
About Inspiro
Inspiro is a not-for-profit community health service based in the Yarra Ranges. We’ve been delivering responsive, affordable and accessible care to our community for more than 26 years.
We provide friendly and client-centred allied health, counselling, dental and health promotion services that enhance and improve the health and wellbeing of our locals in the outer east of Melbourne.
Why work with us?
- Wellbeing is our priority - we’re committed to a culture that values and supports staff wellbeing. All our leaders are trained in mental health first aid and our wellbeing initiatives are ever evolving and promoted across our organisation. We have trained Wellbeing Connectors, supported Personal Resilience Plans, a Wellness Well for staff wellbeing driven activities, an active Health & Wellbeing Committee (just to name a few) and of course our Employee Assistance Program.
- Attractive remuneration - receive a generous salary and benefits, including NFP salary packaging, meal and entertainment and novated lease.
- Great team culture - we promote a collaborative approach across Inspiro and understand that by embracing hybrid models of work where possible, our staff can benefit from a flexible, family-friendly, and outcome-focused culture and bring their whole selves to work.
- Ongoing professional development - we invest in workforce development and provide opportunities for our staff to grow and enhance the way we work and provide services.
- Everyone is welcome - Inspiro encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where individual differences and intersecting identities are respected and celebrated.
- Free onsite car parking & accessible public transport - we have free onsite car parking and are also close to Lilydale and Belgrave train stations.
To Apply
Tell us why you’d like to work at Inspiro and what you can bring to this role.
Please apply with an updated resume and cover letter. Alternatively, send your application to our HR team at **********@inspiro.org.au.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We’re keen to recruit for this role ASAP – so we’ll shortlist as applications are received. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No agencies please.
We welcome Everyone. Inspiro is committed to an inclusive workforce and celebrates the value of difference and diversity. We encourage applications from people of all abilities and ages, First Nations people and people of all cultures. We also encourage people to apply who have a lived experience of mental health challenges so that our workforce can better connect with our community and drive collaborative and innovative healthcare improvements.
To be the successful candidate you must:
- meet the position requirements,
- undertake a current National or International Police Record Check
- hold an Employee Working with Children Check
- provide evidence of right to work in Australia
- Australian Driver’s Licence
- provide 100 points of identification
- hold or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check,
- complete induction training and NDIS Workers Orientation Modules and
- meet the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Inspiro may request additional background checks subject to current legislation.
