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Form of work Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinician to join our established Hunter team!
The position available is:
Closed-term full-time (part-time available to be negotiated with preferred candidate)
12 month parental-leave relief contract
Based in Newcastle
Working Monday - Friday
Attractive hourly rates commensurate with profession & experience
About the Opportunity
The role of the Mental Health Clinician with HASI Plus is a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the HASI Plus program across the New England and Hunter area. HASI Plus aims to better support people with severe and persistent mental health issues with complex needs and their carers and families, by effectively ascertaining the support needs of people who access our services through assessment and implementing strategic support planning in collaboration with the person who accesses our service, HASI Plus staff, and relevant stakeholders.
The Mental Health Clinician with HASI Plus will develop positive working relationships with people who access our services, their family members, carers and other key supports. They are involved in utilising clinical tools and therapies as part of support planning in conjunction with individuals and their support persons to work towards sustainable recovery.
The Mental Health Clinician with HASI Plus will also design and facilitate proactive, person-directed interventions to enhance the individuals understanding of their mental health issue, promote their self- determination, choices and resilience, and develop opportunities for community integration and citizenship.
For more information about the day to day key responsibilities of the role, please find the full position description here.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
Relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, nursing, social work or occupational therapy.
Specialist mental health skills and experience working in a clinical setting.
Maintain current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and expert knowledge of data information management systems.
Ability to assess performance deficiencies and invoke reasonable effective and supportive programs for improvement
Advanced understanding and demonstrated application of recovery-oriented services
Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence
Desirable:
A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
Demonstratedunderstandingofthechallengesfacedbypeoplewithalivedexperienceofsevereandpersistent mental health issues and how providing a recovery-oriented service is of benefit to people.
Experience working in Aboriginal communities and with other diverse groups
For further information, please contact Kylie Lantry, Acting Manager. E: Kylie.lantry@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a Working With Children Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccination against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience
Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
Exclusive Fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors
Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
