Mental Health Coach

Mental Health Coach - Morphett Vale, SA

We support individuals living with Mental Health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

Position details

• Part Time, Permanent (0.4 FTE)
• Classification: Health Professional Level 2 with a salary range of $88,406 - $98,899 per annum (pro rata) + 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: Morphett Vale, SA

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 Mental Health challenges across Australia and offer morethan 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include Mental Health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention."

About your new role

The Mental Health Coach will work as part of a multidisciplinary Mental Health team to deliver brief low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy to people experiencing mild to moderate stressors, depression and / or anxiety in the primary care setting. The Mental Health Coach will assist in the development and facilitation of evidence based low intensity group-based treatment programs.

What you will bring to the role

• Proven ability to implement and facilitate low intensity psychological interventions for individuals
• Proven ability to administer and interpret appropriate psychometric tests and outcome measurements
• Proven ability to apply evidenced based low intensity psychological interventions including understanding of current theoretical concepts within Mental Health sciences and their application to Mental Health issues and problems
• Proven high level of communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with clients, internal and external agencies and community members
• A minimum 2 years supervised experience in the area of Mental Health
• A minimum 2 years relevant professional development and or supervision
• Experience in delivery cognitive behaviour therapy and other evidence based intervention
• Knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act, policies and practices
• A valid WWCC
• Accredited registration with a professional governing body such as AHPRA, ACA, 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

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Current Australian drivers licence
• Australianworking rights

How to apply

The terms and conditions of the role 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:

Hiring Manager: Andrew Thompson | Mental Health Clinical Lead | ***************@neaminational.org.au

Applications Close: 24 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.